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Richland, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49083

Kalamazoo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,961
80/sq mi
$105,496
Median income
$348,100
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49083 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to 6,961 residents across 87.4 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49083 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,496 (44% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $60,291. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. Housing costs here run $348,100 for a typical home value (59% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,023 a month; 90.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kalamazoo County, so you can benchmark 49083 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49083

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49083.

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 49083, Richland, 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

6,961

Population

87.4

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49083?

43.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$105,496

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$60,291

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49083 ranks nationally

Richland, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,496 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,331

Total Housing Units

3,131

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$348,100

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,023

Median Rent

1987

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49083 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.0% 147
2021 +12.6% 165
2022 +18.1% 195
2023 +2.0% 199
2024 +8.5% 216

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 178 business establishments in ZIP 49083, employing approximately 1,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,022,000.

178

Businesses

1,576

Employees

$93.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 14.0%
Retail trade 23 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 23 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.8%
Construction 15 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.7%
Manufacturing 9 5.1%
Finance and insurance 9 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.1%
Wholesale trade 7 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49083 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 49083 ranks #8 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 49083 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 49083 ranks #2 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
49060 Hickory Corners, MI 1,738 4.7 mi
49004 Kalamazoo, MI 15,645 5.5 mi
49012 Augusta, MI 3,339 5.9 mi
49053 Galesburg, MI 7,028 6.5 mi
49074 Nazareth, MI 149 5.8 mi
49048 Kalamazoo, MI 25,432 7.5 mi
49046 Delton, MI 7,281 9.8 mi
49080 Plainwell, MI 15,802 8.2 mi
49007 Kalamazoo, MI 10,762 8.3 mi
49001 Kalamazoo, MI 22,095 9.4 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 Richland, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49083 in? ▼
ZIP code 49083 (Richland) 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 49083? ▼
ZIP code 49083 in Richland, MI has a population of 6,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49083? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49083 is $105,496, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49083? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49083 is $348,100, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49083? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49083 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49083? ▼
ZIP code 49083 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 1,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49083? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49083 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49083? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49083 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 49083? ▼
In ZIP code 49083, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 49083? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49083 is 23.8 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 49083? ▼
In ZIP code 49083, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49083? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49083 is 2.7% 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.