49113 ZIP Code — Galien, MI

Berrien County, Michigan

ZIP code 49113 is located in Galien, Michigan, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 35.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49113

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,107. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49113 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,732
population
35.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49113 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49113

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City Status
Galien Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49128 Three Oaks (5 mi) 49107 Buchanan (5.2 mi) 49125 Sawyer (6.3 mi) 46552 New Carlisle (8 mi) 49129 Union Pier (8.9 mi) 49106 Bridgman (9.2 mi) 49101 Baroda (9.7 mi) 46371 Rolling Prairie (10.1 mi) 46628 South Bend (11.2 mi) 49103 Berrien Springs (11.8 mi) 49117 New Buffalo (11.9 mi) 49104 Berrien Springs (13.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,732
Population density 49 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 35.69 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 41.8115
Longitude -86.5162
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 269
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.9% 47.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 30.0% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 16.1% 18.2% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 4.7% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,732
Population
49
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$54,107
Median household income
$30,937
Per capita income
$152,900
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
666
Housing units
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
28
36
5–9
34
55
10–14
51
78
15–19
74
48
20–24
46
91
25–34
85
127
35–44
120
106
45–54
99
60
55–59
56
38
60–64
36
126
65–74
118
77
75–84
73
21
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832518.8%
18 and over1,40781.2%
65 and over43425.1%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or more races 3.1%
Other race 2.7%
Black or African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,61188.9%
Hispanic or Latino804.4%
Two or more races573.1%
Other race492.7%
Black or African American90.5%
Asian30.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.9% 47.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 30.0% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 16.1% 18.2% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 4.7% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 10.0%
$25k–$35k 12.3%
$35k–$50k 11.8%
$50k–$75k 22.8%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 12.5%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k10.0%
$25k–$35k12.3%
$35k–$50k11.8%
$50k–$75k22.8%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k12.5%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$54,107

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%
$50k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 26.9%
$150k–$200k 18.2%
$200k–$300k 24.0%
$300k–$500k 5.5%
$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$152,900
Median rent / month$733
Owner occupied78.0%
Renter occupied22.0%
Vacant7.5%
Single-family detached89.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.4%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.6%
2000–20098.1%
1990–199911.7%
1980–19895.9%
1970–197913.8%
1960–196919.7%
1950–195914.5%
1940–19497.5%
1939 or earlier18.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms22.4%
3 bedrooms54.1%
4 bedrooms19.9%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.6%
1 vehicle34.4%
2 vehicles40.1%
3 or more23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.6%
Electricity22.4%
Propane / LP gas28.3%
Fuel oil5.6%
Wood7.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34845.0%
Cohabiting couple8611.1%
Male householder, no spouse16921.9%
Female householder, no spouse17022.0%
Households with children under 1817722.9%
Households with seniors (65+)29337.9%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%25.3%
Married47.8%50.3%
Separated0.3%1.4%
Widowed7.6%17.0%
Divorced11.7%6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.6%
HS graduate 37.0%
Some college, no degree 32.7%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 7.0%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool164.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school17050.9%
High school9227.5%
College / grad school5616.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%
Education & healthcare 13.3%
Transportation & utilities 10.0%
Retail trade 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Construction 8.0%
Public administration 5.8%
Professional & management 5.3%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Other services 1.8%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.5%
Service23.8%
Sales & office14.9%
Natural resources & construction16.8%
Production & transportation25.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.0%
Government11.5%
Self-employed3.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.1%
Work from home3.4%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)23.2

Poverty

All people 14.4%
Under 18 years 19.4%
18 and over 13.3%
Married-couple families 8.6%
Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.0%
Retirement income26.5%
Supplemental Security7.4%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP3.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure36.5%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis31.3%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking18.6%
No physical activity22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression22.3%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist64.5%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans946.7%
Disability%
Any disability12.7%
Under 187.7%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.4%
Public insurance40.0%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,67496.7%
Spanish382.3%
Other Indo-European80.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,69697.9%
Born in same state1,68297.1%
Born in different state83748.3%
Foreign born140.8%
Naturalized citizen362.1%
Not a US citizen2363.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian22012.7%
French19311.1%
Arab915.3%
English392.3%
AncestryCount%
Irish201.2%
German50.3%
Norwegian40.2%
Dutch20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.6%
Internet access90.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49113

What city is ZIP code 49113 in?

ZIP code 49113 is primarily assigned to Galien, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49113 in?

ZIP code 49113 falls within Berrien County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49113 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 49113 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49113?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49113 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49113 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49113?

The median home value in ZIP code 49113 is $152,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 49113 in?

ZIP code 49113 observes the EST timezone.

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