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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
$85,909
Median income
$242,700
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,515. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $242,700 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $918 monthly, and 89.9% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49053, plus 6 more within Kalamazoo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 49053?

38.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$40,515

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49053 ranks nationally

Galesburg, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,909 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,128

Total Housing Units

2,926

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$242,700

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49053 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Kalamazoo County

49009 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 42,362
49024 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 28,552
49006 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 26,455
49048 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 25,432
49001 standard
Kalamazoo, MI
Pop: 22,095
49002 standard
Portage, MI
Pop: 18,786

Related Areas

Kalamazoo County Galesburg, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.