Galesburg, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49053
Kalamazoo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,028
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $85,909
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galesburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49053 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49053 (Galesburg, MI) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.9 in 2023 to 196.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 7,028 residents across 62.4 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,909 (17% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,515. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $242,700 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $918; 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kalamazoo County, so 49053 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galesburg, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49053.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49053, Galesburg, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,028
Population
62.4
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49053?
38.8
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,909
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$40,515
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49053 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Galesburg, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,909 Top 23% higher than 77% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,128housing units
3,128
Total Housing Units
2,926
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,700
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$918
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49053 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 143 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 177 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 193 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 197 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 132 business establishments in ZIP 49053, employing approximately 4,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $276,765,000.
132
Businesses
4,097
Employees
$276.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49053 vs 49048 →
ZIP 49053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
25,432 residents
- 49001
Kalamazoo (49001)
22,095 residents
- 49002
Portage (49002)
18,786 residents
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
15,645 residents
- 49053 7,028
Galesburg (49053)
7,028 residents
- 49083 6,961
Richland (49083)
6,961 residents
- 49088 3,648
Scotts (49088)
3,648 residents
- 49012 3,339
Augusta (49012)
3,339 residents
- 49034 2,389
Climax (49034)
2,389 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49053 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49060
Hickory Corners (49060)
$134,861 median income
- 49083
Richland (49083)
$105,496 median income
- 49088
Scotts (49088)
$100,208 median income
- 49053
Galesburg (49053)
$85,909 median income
- 49034
Climax (49034)
$73,929 median income
- 49002
Portage (49002)
$73,647 median income
- 49004
Kalamazoo (49004)
$73,453 median income
- 49012
Augusta (49012)
$73,125 median income
- 49048
Kalamazoo (49048)
$60,454 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49053 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49048 | Kalamazoo, MI | 25,432 | 4.3 mi |
| 49088 | Scotts, MI | 3,648 | 7.2 mi |
| 49083 | Richland, MI | 6,961 | 6.5 mi |
| 49034 | Climax, MI | 2,389 | 5.7 mi |
| 49012 | Augusta, MI | 3,339 | 6.1 mi |
| 49074 | Nazareth, MI | 149 | 6.6 mi |
| 49060 | Hickory Corners, MI | 1,738 | 9.6 mi |
| 49001 | Kalamazoo, MI | 22,095 | 7.7 mi |
| 49004 | Kalamazoo, MI | 15,645 | 8.6 mi |
| 49002 | Portage, MI | 18,786 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49053, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,028 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49053 in?
ZIP code 49053 (Galesburg) is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Kalamazoo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kalamazoo-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49053?
ZIP code 49053 in Galesburg, MI has a population of 7,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49053?
The median household income in ZIP 49053 is $85,909, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49053?
The median home value in ZIP 49053 is $242,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49053 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49053?
ZIP code 49053 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 4,097 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49053 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49053 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49053?
In ZIP code 49053, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49053 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49053?
In ZIP code 49053, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49053 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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