PlainZIP

Battle Creek, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49014

Calhoun County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,127
113/sq mi
$69,009
Median income
$181,100
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Battle Creek pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49014 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, with 22,127 residents across 195.8 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49014 reports a modest median household income of $69,009 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,668. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $181,100 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,021 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 49014 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Creek, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49014.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49014, Battle Creek, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,127

Population

195.8

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49014?

41.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,009

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$35,668

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49014 ranks nationally

Battle Creek, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,009 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,392

Total Housing Units

8,303

Occupied Units

1,089

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$181,100

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,021

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.1%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49014 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 128
2021 +13.2% 145
2022 +12.4% 163
2023 +5.8% 173
2024 +17.1% 202

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 338 business establishments in ZIP 49014, employing approximately 7,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,300,000.

338

Businesses

7,148

Employees

$307.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 80 23.7%
Construction 45 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 37 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.5%
Manufacturing 11 3.3%
Finance and insurance 11 3.3%
Wholesale trade 10 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%
Information 3 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49014 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49014 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49014 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49033 Ceresco, MI 1,760 5.9 mi
49015 Battle Creek, MI 26,782 6.7 mi
49037 Battle Creek, MI 22,576 7.4 mi
49021 Bellevue, MI 6,182 10.5 mi
49017 Battle Creek, MI 20,785 8.2 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

49015 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 26,782
49037 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,576
49017 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 20,785
49068 standard
Marshall, MI
Pop: 14,646
49224 standard
Albion, MI
Pop: 14,224
49245 standard
Homer, MI
Pop: 4,845

Related Areas

Calhoun County Battle Creek, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49014 in? ▼
ZIP code 49014 (Battle Creek) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49014? ▼
ZIP code 49014 in Battle Creek, MI has a population of 22,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49014? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49014 is $69,009, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49014? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49014 is $181,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49014? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49014 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49014? ▼
ZIP code 49014 has 338 business establishments employing approximately 7,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49014? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49014 are: Retail trade (80), Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49014? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49014 increased by 17.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49014? ▼
In ZIP code 49014, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49014? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49014 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49014? ▼
In ZIP code 49014, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49014? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49014 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.