City

Galien, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥1,758Population
💰$58,295Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$158,900Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate423 (36.3%)
Some College186 (16%)
Associates278 (23.8%)
Bachelors133 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree139 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 16%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College16.0%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,295 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$158,900 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units833
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Galien, MI

Galien is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,758 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Galien is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,295 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Galien is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galien is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.41%).

Galien, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Galien
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49113 1,758 $58,295 $158,900 $806 10.9% 23.3% 79.0%