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 High-density area
- $42,690
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49037 (Battle Creek, MI) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.6 in 2023 to 190.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,763. The poverty rate is 24.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,600 (55% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $871; owner occupancy is 59.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 49037 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 49037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Creek, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49037.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49037?
35.4
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.1%
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?
$42,690
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$23,763
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49037 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)
$42,690 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
10,010housing units
10,010
Total Housing Units
8,723
Occupied Units
1,287
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,600
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 49012 3,339
Augusta (49012)
3,339 residents
- 49051 2,436
East Leroy (49051)
2,436 residents
- 49034 2,389
Climax (49034)
2,389 residents
- 49060 1,738
Hickory Corners (49060)
1,738 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49037 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49060
Hickory Corners (49060)
$134,861 median income
- 49051
East Leroy (49051)
$74,886 median income
- 49034
Climax (49034)
$73,929 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 $42,690
Battle Creek (49037)
$42,690 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49037, 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 (22,576 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 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.
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