City

Galesburg, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kalamazoo County  ·  Michigan

👥7,255Population
💰$80,074Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$222,800Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 2%Other: 3.9%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.0%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,265 (27.2%)
Some College568 (12.2%)
Associates927 (20%)
Bachelors424 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,422 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,074 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,800 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units2,919
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Galesburg, MI

Galesburg is a city in Michigan, located in Kalamazoo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,255 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Galesburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,074 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Galesburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $970 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galesburg is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.01%).

Galesburg, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Galesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49053 7,255 $80,074 $222,800 $970 3.9% 39.8% 87.1%