49053 ZIP Code
Galesburg, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49053 |
| City/Town: | Galesburg |
| County: | Kalamazoo |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,559 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,382 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,311 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,904 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,500 |
| Land Area: | 24.4 sq miles
63.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2861, -85.4114 |
Population Information (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,559 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,870 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,689 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 359 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 659 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 480 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 601 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 469 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 716 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 996 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,061 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 415 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 345 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,043 | 13.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 239 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 176 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $800 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,904 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,688 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 216 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,301 | 85.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 387 | 14.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,991 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 71 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 150 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,497 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,241 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 434 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 943 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 655 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,382 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,530 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,470 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,311 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,754 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,629 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 122 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,132 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,044 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 426 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 156 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,891 | 91.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 180 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 442 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 197 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 308 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 182 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49053 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 40 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 86 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 164 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 185 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 319 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 480 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 336 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 575 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 301 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 202 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49053 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,987 | 82.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 193 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 228 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49053 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 106 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 815 | 22.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 14 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 280 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 106 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 329 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 415 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 926 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 310 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 84 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 187 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,269 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,922 | 78.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,872 | 38.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 200 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49053 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,005 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 980 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 812 | 30.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 35 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 204 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49053 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,360 | 81.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 19 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 137 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 78 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 9 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 295 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49053 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 71 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 594 | 20.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 409 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 306 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 440 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 236 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 297 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 152 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 379 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49053 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 3 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 124 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 676 | 23.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,255 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 749 | 25.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 97 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49053 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,203 | 82.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 230 | 8.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49053 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 60 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 638 | 23.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,296 | 48.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 694 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49053 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 224 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 145 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 402 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 417 | 18.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 574 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 452 | 19.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 76 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,503 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $800 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.38 |
Households (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,688 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,723 | 64.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 717 | 26.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 352 | 13.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 498 | 18.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 944 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 890 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49053 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,164 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,090 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,757 | 55.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 59 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 226 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 604 | 19.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49053 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 136 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 171 | 8.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 814 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 428 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 495 | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,686 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 540 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,469 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,118 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 128 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 594 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 396 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49053 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,808 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 695 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 527 | 75.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 167 | 24.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 64 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,481 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 29 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 78 | 269.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 78 | 269.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 78 | 269.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 131.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 24.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 22 | 75.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 37.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49053 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,200 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,038 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 162 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 58 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 104 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49053 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,688 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,531 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Galesburg, MI49053