49015 ZIP Code
Battle Creek, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49015 |
| City/Town: | Battle Creek |
| County: | Calhoun |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,361 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,786 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,078 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,589 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,100 |
| Land Area: | 27.2 sq miles
70.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2782, -85.2292 |
Population Information (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,361 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,029 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,332 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,690 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,933 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,082 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,300 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,714 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,958 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,531 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,591 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,967 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,528 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,793 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,627 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 647 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,589 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,680 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 909 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,179 | 70.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,501 | 30.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,642 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 433 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,329 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,877 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,661 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,045 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,333 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,964 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49015 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,786 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,973 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,980 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,078 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,792 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,989 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 721 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,452 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,933 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,603 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 437 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,076 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,748 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 230 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,151 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 426 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,730 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,332 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,159 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,498 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 124 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 497 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49015 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 399 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 428 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 905 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,320 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,758 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,816 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,614 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,738 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 901 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 801 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49015 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,739 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,315 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 157 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 130 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,104 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49015 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 304 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 537 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,234 | 23.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 172 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,297 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 651 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 224 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 586 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 917 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,336 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,692 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 672 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 367 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,972 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,698 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,582 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,276 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49015 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,838 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,890 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,023 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 545 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 205 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,016 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49015 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,012 | 71.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 164 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 360 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 503 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 315 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 712 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,484 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49015 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 344 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,184 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,379 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 878 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,305 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,540 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,596 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,266 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,097 | 16.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49015 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 125 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 880 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,615 | 36.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,649 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,872 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 448 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49015 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,124 | 86.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 210 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,168 | 10.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 128 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49015 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 769 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,629 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,179 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,103 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49015 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 473 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,466 | 17.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,672 | 20.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,666 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,796 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 978 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 128 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49015 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,303 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $578 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,680 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,094 | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,904 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,794 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,820 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,388 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,551 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49015 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,340 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,288 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,400 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 307 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,232 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,968 | 35.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49015 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,325 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 369 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 514 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,057 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,992 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,393 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,889 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,465 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,248 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,455 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 204 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,640 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,611 | 46.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49015 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,341 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,682 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,559 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,065 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 353 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,737 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 411 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,624 | 638.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,624 | 638.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,624 | 638.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 304 | 74.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 43 | 10.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 694 | 168.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 2.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49015 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,671 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,144 | 87.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,527 | 12.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,166 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 654 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,624 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49015 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,680 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,780 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Battle Creek, MI49015