PlainZIP

Battle Creek, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49037

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

22,576
352/sq mi
$42,690
Median income
$99,600
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Battle Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
352
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49037 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, with 22,576 residents across 64.2 square miles, a density of 352 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49037 reports a modest median household income of $42,690 (42% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $23,763. Poverty here runs at 24.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $99,600 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $871 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 49037 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Creek, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49037.

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 49037, 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

22,576

Population

64.2

Area (sq mi)

352

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49037?

35.4

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.2%
African American 23.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$42,690

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$23,763

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49037 ranks nationally

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

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

$42,690 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,010

Total Housing Units

8,723

Occupied Units

1,287

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$99,600

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$871

Median Rent

1958

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49037 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 124
2021 +16.2% 144
2022 +17.7% 169
2023 +6.8% 181
2024 +5.2% 190

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 312 business establishments in ZIP 49037, employing approximately 7,149 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,213,000.

312

Businesses

7,149

Employees

$405.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 44 14.1%
Manufacturing 38 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 32 10.3%
Wholesale trade 27 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 27 8.7%
Construction 21 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.9%
Finance and insurance 7 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 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 49037 vs 49015 →

ZIP 49037 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 49037 ranks #2 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 49037 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 49037 ranks #8 of 8 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
49015 Battle Creek, MI 26,782 4.4 mi
49017 Battle Creek, MI 20,785 5.0 mi
49012 Augusta, MI 3,339 5.4 mi
49051 East Leroy, MI 2,436 10.3 mi
49014 Battle Creek, MI 22,127 7.4 mi
49034 Climax, MI 2,389 8.3 mi
49060 Hickory Corners, MI 1,738 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

49015 standard
Battle Creek, MI
Pop: 26,782
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 49037 in? ▼
ZIP code 49037 (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 49037? ▼
ZIP code 49037 in Battle Creek, MI has a population of 22,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49037 is $42,690, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49037 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49037 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49037? ▼
ZIP code 49037 has 312 business establishments employing approximately 7,149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49037 are: Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (44), Manufacturing (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49037 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 49037? ▼
In ZIP code 49037, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 49037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49037 is 18.6 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 49037? ▼
In ZIP code 49037, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49037 is 24.4% 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.