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Richland, MI

Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49083.

Population

1,098

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,082

ZIP codes

1

Richland and its ZIP codes

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Richland at a glance

  • Richland is about 6.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $95,104, 31% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,300 (25% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,375 a month.

Local data for Richland, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,104

Poverty rate

7.8%

Median home value

$289,300

Median rent

$1,375/mo

Homeownership

77.3%

Bachelor's or higher

54.5%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

23.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (166), Polish Americans (111), Dutch Americans (86).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kalamazoo County. PPP loans are for Richland.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,292

122,119 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,811

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.7B

FY 2026, $6,322 per person

PPP loans

$13.9M

203 loans, 1,805 jobs reported

Kalamazoo County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Richland, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.8%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richland, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

366

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

172

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 19°F

39.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

10.2%

U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.2%

U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts

ZIP codes in Richland

1 in or overlapping Richland. Population shown

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Cities near Richland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South Gull LakeCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.4
Comstock NorthwestCensus-designated place4.7 mi3.2
AugustaVillage5.8 mi1
Hickory CornersCensus-designated place5.9 mi2.1
GalesburgCity5.9 mi1.4
EastwoodCensus-designated place6.6 mi2
ParchmentCity6.7 mi0.9
DeltonCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.2
Level Park-Oak ParkCensus-designated place9.6 mi5.2
WestwoodCensus-designated place9.8 mi2.9
KalamazooCity10 mi24.6
PlainwellCity11 mi2.1
ClimaxVillage11 mi1.1
SpringfieldCity12 mi3.6
Battle CreekCity12 mi42.6
ScottsCensus-designated place12 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richland, MI in?
Richland is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Richland, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Richland include 49083.
What is the population of Richland, MI?
About 1,098 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richland?
Nearby places include South Gull Lake (3.1 mi), Comstock Northwest (4.7 mi), Augusta (5.8 mi), Hickory Corners (5.9 mi), Galesburg (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023