Niles, MI: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Niles, MI is a small incorporated city located in Berrien County in the state of Michigan. Our data estimates 11,149 residents, places it at 41.835°N, 86.247°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Niles, MI?

What is the population of Niles, MI?

Niles has an estimated population of 11,149. That makes it the 103rd largest of the 689 places we list in Michigan, and the 2nd largest of 23 places in Berrien County. The typical place in Michigan has about 1,613 residents, so Niles is roughly 6.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Michigan with a similar population include Fenton (11,403), Hillsdale (11,223), Whitehall (11,061), Grosse Pointe Park (11,050), Grand Haven (11,047). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Niles differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Niles?

Niles has about 1,922 people per square mile (742 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Michigan, it is denser than about 79% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Niles use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Niles: 49120. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Niles in?

Niles is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Detroit). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 29 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Niles located in Michigan?

Niles lies in the southern part of Michigan, at 41.835° north latitude and 86.247° west longitude. The state capital, Lansing, is about 106 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Granger, IN, roughly 9 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Niles is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is South Bend, IN, 11 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Niles, MI?

The closest listed place to Niles is Granger, IN, 8.9 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Niles in?

Niles is in Berrien County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 26021. The county contains 23 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 18 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Benton Harbor (59,216), St. Joseph (8,317), Fair Plain (7,076), Berrien Springs (7,060), Buchanan (4,263). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Niles from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Niles is closest to Chicago, IL at about 74 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,819 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Niles?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Niles: Niles, IL (28,938), Niles, OH (18,176). When you search for Niles, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Niles in Berrien County, Michigan.

Planning a move to Niles?

If you are weighing Niles, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.