PlainZIP

Battle Creek, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49015

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

26,782
439/sq mi
$68,821
Median income
$184,300
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
439
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, with 26,782 residents across 61.0 square miles, a density of 439 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49015 reports a modest median household income of $68,821 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,111. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $184,300 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,006 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49015, plus 6 more within Calhoun County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 49015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Creek, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49015.

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 49015, 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

26,782

Population

61.0

Area (sq mi)

439

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49015?

39.2

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$68,821

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,111

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49015 ranks nationally

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

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

$68,821 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,060

Total Housing Units

11,266

Occupied Units

794

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$184,300

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,006

Median Rent

1962

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49015 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 130
2021 +15.1% 150
2022 +12.1% 168
2023 +8.4% 182
2024 +5.9% 193

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 623 business establishments in ZIP 49015, employing approximately 13,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $756,036,000.

623

Businesses

13,110

Employees

$756.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 125 20.1%
Health care and social assistance 95 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 89 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 70 11.2%
Finance and insurance 55 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.9%
Manufacturing 22 3.5%
Construction 20 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.6%
Wholesale trade 13 2.1%
Information 10 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 49015 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 49015 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49015 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 49015 ranks #7 of 9 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
49037 Battle Creek, MI 22,576 4.4 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 6.1 mi
49017 Battle Creek, MI 20,785 8.9 mi
49034 Climax, MI 2,389 6.3 mi
49014 Battle Creek, MI 22,127 6.7 mi
49033 Ceresco, MI 1,760 7.6 mi
49012 Augusta, MI 3,339 8.7 mi
49029 Burlington, MI 1,606 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

49037 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,576
49014 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,127
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 49015 in? ▼
ZIP code 49015 (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 49015? ▼
ZIP code 49015 in Battle Creek, MI has a population of 26,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49015 is $68,821, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49015 is $184,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49015 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49015? ▼
ZIP code 49015 has 623 business establishments employing approximately 13,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49015 are: Retail trade (125), Health care and social assistance (95), Accommodation and food services (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49015 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 49015? ▼
In ZIP code 49015, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 49015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49015 is 19.2 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 49015? ▼
In ZIP code 49015, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49015 is 10.9% 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.