Battle Creek, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49017
Calhoun County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,785
- 145/sq mi High-density area
- $60,885
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Battle Creek pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 145
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49017 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49017 (Battle Creek, MI) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.8 in 2023 to 190.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, with 20,785 residents across 143.6 square miles, a density of 145 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49017 reports a modest median household income of $60,885 (17% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,150. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,900 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $983; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 49017 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Creek, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49017.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49017, 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
20,785
Population
143.6
Area (sq mi)
145
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49017?
43.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$60,885
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$33,150
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49017 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Battle Creek, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,885 31st percentile higher than 31% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,829housing units
9,829
Total Housing Units
8,673
Occupied Units
1,156
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$983
Median Rent
1960
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49017 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 125 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 146 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 171 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 180 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 191 |
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 390 business establishments in ZIP 49017, employing approximately 9,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $925,244,000.
390
Businesses
9,767
Employees
$925.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 29 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.1% |
| Information | 9 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49017 vs 49037 →
ZIP 49017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49015
Battle Creek (49015)
26,782 residents
- 49037
Battle Creek (49037)
22,576 residents
- 49014
Battle Creek (49014)
22,127 residents
- 49017
Battle Creek (49017)
20,785 residents
- 49021 6,182
Bellevue (49021)
6,182 residents
- 49012 3,339
Augusta (49012)
3,339 residents
- 49050 1,557
Dowling (49050)
1,557 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49017 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49021
Bellevue (49021)
$82,959 median income
- 49050
Dowling (49050)
$75,089 median income
- 49012
Augusta (49012)
$73,125 median income
- 49014
Battle Creek (49014)
$69,009 median income
- 49015
Battle Creek (49015)
$68,821 median income
- 49017
Battle Creek (49017)
$60,885 median income
- 49037
Battle Creek (49037)
$42,690 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49017 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49017, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,785 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49017 in?
ZIP code 49017 (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 49017?
ZIP code 49017 in Battle Creek, MI has a population of 20,785 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49017?
The median household income in ZIP 49017 is $60,885, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49017?
The median home value in ZIP 49017 is $152,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49017 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49017?
ZIP code 49017 has 390 business establishments employing approximately 9,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49017 are: Health care and social assistance (62), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49017?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49017 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 49017?
In ZIP code 49017, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 49017?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49017 is 18.8 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 49017?
In ZIP code 49017, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49017 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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