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 Moderate-density area
- $59,219
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,146. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,600 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berrien County, so 49113 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 49113
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galien, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49113.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49113?
46.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$59,219
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$33,146
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49113 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Galien, 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)
$59,219 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
839housing units
839
Total Housing Units
767
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49103
Berrien Springs (49103)
11,082 residents
- 49107
Buchanan (49107)
10,382 residents
- 46552
New Carlisle (46552)
6,834 residents
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
4,636 residents
- 49128 3,715
Three Oaks (49128)
3,715 residents
- 46371 3,599
Rolling Prairie (46371)
3,599 residents
- 49101 3,104
Baroda (49101)
3,104 residents
- 49125 2,046
Sawyer (49125)
2,046 residents
- 49113 1,904
Galien (49113)
1,904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49113 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49113 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46371
Rolling Prairie (46371)
$99,830 median income
- 46552
New Carlisle (46552)
$91,341 median income
- 49125
Sawyer (49125)
$79,766 median income
- 49101
Baroda (49101)
$75,048 median income
- 49106
Bridgman (49106)
$72,500 median income
- 49128
Three Oaks (49128)
$67,398 median income
- 49107
Buchanan (49107)
$66,289 median income
- 49103
Berrien Springs (49103)
$65,827 median income
- 49113
Galien (49113)
$59,219 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49113, 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 (1,904 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 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.
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