City

Niles, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Michigan

👥36,652Population
💰$61,940Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$166,800Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 6.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black6.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma201 (0.8%)
HS Graduate7,978 (33.5%)
Some College4,156 (17.4%)
Associates3,337 (14%)
Bachelors3,182 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree4,980 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College17.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,940 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$166,800 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units15,581
Vacant Units890

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Niles, MI

Niles is a city in Michigan, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 36,652 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Niles is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,940 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Niles is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Niles is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Niles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49120 36,652 $61,940 $166,800 $911 5.8% 34.3% 78.5%