| ZIP Code | 49083 |
|---|---|
| City | Richland |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Latitude | 42.37811 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.461128 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 945 (17.6%) |
| Some College | 552 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 877 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 417 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,588 (48.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,604 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $329,800 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $973/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,255 |
| Vacant Units | 205 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,255 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 205 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 49083 is located in Richland, Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. With a population of 8,110, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 49083 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,604 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49083 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $329,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $973 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 49083 is primarily White (92.21%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49083 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 49083 in Richland, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,110 residents, a median household income of $111,604, and a median home value of $329,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.