ZIP Code 49083
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Richland · Kalamazoo County · Michigan
- Population
- 6,961
- Median income
- $105,496
- Median home value
- $348,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.5%
- Land area
- 87.4 sq mi
80/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
Detroit
ZIP code 49083 in Richland, Michigan has a population of 6,961. The median household income is $105,496, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $348,100, 25% above the US average. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49083 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.4 square miles in Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,961 residents, producing a population density of 80 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49083 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49083 sits at $105,496 (44% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $60,291. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $348,100 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,023 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49083 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49083.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49083?
43.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.4%
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?
$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
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?
3,331
Total Housing Units
3,131
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49083 vs 49060 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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