ZIP Code 49071

ZIP code 49071, near Kalamazoo, sits firmly in affluent territory. A median household income of $108,629 and per-capita income of $47,499 place it well above state and national norms, while a median home value of $284,800 reflects a market of established, higher-priced properties. The property tax rate of 1.23% is levied at the county level, and a combined sales tax of 6.00% applies to purchases. Together these figures describe a community where earning power is strong and the tax structure follows accordingly, with property taxes scaling to the value of homes rather than imposing an outsized share on lower incomes.