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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
$60,885
Median income
$152,900
Median home value
20.8%
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.

31th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,150. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $152,900 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $983 monthly, and 74.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49017, 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 49017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Creek, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49017.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49017?

43.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.5%
African American 10.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$33,150

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49017 ranks nationally

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

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

$60,885 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,829

Total Housing Units

8,673

Occupied Units

1,156

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$152,900

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 49017 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 49017 ranks #4 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 49017 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 49017 ranks #6 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
49037 Battle Creek, MI 22,576 5.0 mi
49050 Dowling, MI 1,557 7.4 mi
49015 Battle Creek, MI 26,782 8.9 mi
49012 Augusta, MI 3,339 7.4 mi
49014 Battle Creek, MI 22,127 8.2 mi
49021 Bellevue, MI 6,182 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

49015 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 26,782
49037 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,576
49014 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 22,127
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 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.

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