49053 ZIP Code, Galesburg, MI
49053 is a ZIP code in Galesburg, Michigan in Kalamazoo County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49048, 49034 and 49012. 7,805 people live here in 2,926 households. With about 320 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $85,909, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Galesburg, MI
- County: Kalamazoo County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 7,805
- Median household income: $85,909
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,805 |
| Households | 2,926 |
| Median household income | $85,909 |
| Income per person | $40,515 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Homeowners | 89.9% |
| Median home value | $242,700 |
| Median rent | $918 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.4% |
| $100–150K | 20.3% |
| $150–200K | 15.5% |
| $200K+ | 7.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.3% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.3% |
| Owned outright | 31.0% |
| Rented | 9.3% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.2% |
Businesses in 49053
132 business establishments with 4,097 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 21
- Retail Trade: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Manufacturing: 14
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49048 — Comstock Northwest CDP, MI (4.3 mi)
- 49034 — Battle Creek city, MI (5.5 mi)
- 49012 — Augusta village, MI (5.6 mi)
- 49083 — Richland village, MI (6.8 mi)
- 49074 — Kalamazoo city, MI (7 mi)
- 49088 — Scotts CDP, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49001 — Kalamazoo city, MI (7.8 mi)
- 49004 — Kalamazoo city, MI (8.7 mi)
Areas that include 49053
- Galesburg, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kalamazoo County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 21: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo County
- No. 6 of 21: highest share of households with children in Kalamazoo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49053, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49053 in?
- 49053 is a Galesburg, MI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Galesburg; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49053 in?
- 49053 is in Kalamazoo County.
- What is the population of 49053?
- About 7,805 people (±691), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,371.
- What is the median household income in 49053?
- $85,909 (±$12,630), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49053?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49053 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49053?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49048 (4.3 mi, Comstock Northwest), 49034 (5.5 mi, Battle Creek), 49012 (5.6 mi, Augusta), 49083 (6.8 mi, Richland), 49074 (7 mi, Kalamazoo) and 49088 (7.4 mi, Scotts).
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