PlainZIP

Galien, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49113

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

1,904
21/sq mi
$59,219
Median income
$171,600
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galien pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49113 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49113 covers 91.5 square miles in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,904 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49113 reports a modest median household income of $59,219 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,146. Poverty here runs at 15.0%, with unemployment measured at 9.1%. The typical home here is valued at $171,600 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $859 monthly, and 80.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berrien County, letting you compare 49113 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49113

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galien, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49113.

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 49113, Galien, 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

1,904

Population

91.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49113?

46.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$59,219

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$33,146

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49113 ranks nationally

Galien, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,219 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

839

Total Housing Units

767

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$171,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1965

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49113 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +17.9% 166
2020 +2.5% 170
2021 +8.3% 184
2022 +4.3% 192
2024 – 229

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 49113, employing approximately 383 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,909,000.

25

Businesses

383

Employees

$11.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 20.0%
Manufacturing 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 49113 vs 46552 →

ZIP 49113 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 49113 ranks #9 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 49113 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 49113 ranks #9 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
46552 New Carlisle, IN 6,834 6.7 mi
49128 Three Oaks, MI 3,715 5.4 mi
49119 New Troy, MI 136 5.6 mi
49107 Buchanan, MI 10,382 5.4 mi
49101 Baroda, MI 3,104 9.8 mi
49125 Sawyer, MI 2,046 7.1 mi
49106 Bridgman, MI 4,636 9.7 mi
49115 Harbert, MI 294 8.2 mi
46371 Rolling Prairie, IN 3,599 9.9 mi
49103 Berrien Springs, MI 11,082 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berrien County

49120 standard
Niles, MI
Pop: 37,122
49022 standard
Benton Harbor, MI
Pop: 31,814
49085 standard
Saint Joseph, MI
Pop: 23,804
49103 standard
Berrien Springs, MI
Pop: 11,082
49127 standard
Stevensville, MI
Pop: 10,694
49107 standard
Buchanan, MI
Pop: 10,382

Related Areas

Berrien County Galien, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49113 in? ▼
ZIP code 49113 (Galien) is located in Berrien County, Michigan. Berrien County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berrien-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49113? ▼
ZIP code 49113 in Galien, MI has a population of 1,904 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49113? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49113 is $59,219, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49113? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49113 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49113? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49113 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49113? ▼
ZIP code 49113 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49113? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49113 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49113? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49113 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 49113? ▼
In ZIP code 49113, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 49113? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49113 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49113? ▼
In ZIP code 49113, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49113? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49113 is 15.0% 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.