49014 ZIP Code
Battle Creek, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49014 |
| City/Town: | Battle Creek |
| County: | Calhoun |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,118 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,291 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,908 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,266 |
| Median Home Value: | $150,200 |
| Land Area: | 72.5 sq miles
187.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3100, -85.1070 |
Population Information (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,118 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,166 | 52.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,952 | 47.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,155 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,238 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,396 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,051 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,355 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,565 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,322 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,071 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,353 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,596 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,340 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,256 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 420 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $150,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $975 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,266 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,178 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,088 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,031 | 73.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,147 | 26.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,923 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 959 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,146 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,763 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,465 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,148 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,076 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49014 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,291 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,706 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,068 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,908 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,672 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,139 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 523 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,445 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,817 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,052 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 270 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,939 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,992 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 481 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 172 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,493 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 670 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,230 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 794 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 348 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49014 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 287 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 411 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 708 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 744 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 947 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,657 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,401 | 17.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 975 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 648 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 400 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49014 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,289 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 837 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 102 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 72 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 371 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49014 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 126 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 857 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,692 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 48 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,130 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 343 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 84 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 390 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 649 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,053 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,191 | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 290 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 286 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,636 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,425 | 68.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,917 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 827 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49014 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,762 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,098 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,196 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 534 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,001 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49014 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,266 | 78.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 30 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 118 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 67 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 135 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 203 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 913 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 529 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49014 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 124 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 608 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,225 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 617 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,285 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 877 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,300 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 903 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,327 | 25.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49014 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 114 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 865 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,481 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,357 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,152 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 297 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49014 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,726 | 82.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 461 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 635 | 7.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 86 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 108 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 156 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49014 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 479 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,701 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,320 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,678 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49014 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 951 | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,206 | 20.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 855 | 14.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,004 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,130 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 810 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49014 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,218 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $529 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $975 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,178 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,967 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,336 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,861 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,710 | 20.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,049 | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,650 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49014 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,220 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,509 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,239 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 223 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,177 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,778 | 19.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49014 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,320 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 328 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 329 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,889 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,019 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 755 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,589 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,529 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,463 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,173 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 132 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,828 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,213 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49014 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,231 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,563 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,384 | 54.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,134 | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 509 | 19.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,117 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 70 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,001 | 1430.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,001 | 1430.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,001 | 1430.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 85.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 240 | 342.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 275 | 392.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 17.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49014 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,963 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,293 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,670 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 813 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 279 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 263 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 315 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49014 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,178 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,673 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Battle Creek, MI49014