49017 ZIP Code
Battle Creek, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49017 |
| City/Town: | Battle Creek |
| County: | Calhoun |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,179 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,884 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,918 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,567 |
| Median Home Value: | $126,400 |
| Land Area: | 56.8 sq miles
147.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3917, -85.2011 |
Population Information (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,179 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,956 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,223 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 896 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,103 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,242 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,411 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,060 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,076 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,685 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,357 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,582 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,603 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,572 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,137 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 455 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $126,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $873 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,567 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,414 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,153 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,017 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,397 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,467 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 332 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 860 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,274 | 36.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,504 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,500 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,958 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,039 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,884 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,134 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,784 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,918 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,556 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,097 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 446 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,066 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,573 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,122 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 402 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,697 | 77.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,236 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 155 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 76 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 428 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,582 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 963 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,122 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 847 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 83 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 192 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49017 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 394 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 376 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 693 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,084 | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,236 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,817 | 21.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,024 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 982 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 478 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 330 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49017 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,141 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 724 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 123 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 131 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 627 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49017 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 114 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 507 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,964 | 21.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 176 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,154 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 499 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 256 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 582 | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,211 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 913 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 317 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 358 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.8% | 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 (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,027 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,393 | 66.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,071 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 999 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49017 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,729 | 68.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,185 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,903 | 34.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 633 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 94 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,000 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49017 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,642 | 69.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 64 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 503 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 218 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 319 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 273 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 878 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 670 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49017 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 113 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 535 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 974 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 582 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,665 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 948 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,565 | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 650 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,520 | 26.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49017 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 196 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,183 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,467 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,178 | 43.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,141 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 402 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49017 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,436 | 76.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 580 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,129 | 13.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 134 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 86 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49017 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 834 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,233 | 38.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,626 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,721 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49017 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 553 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,603 | 26.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,518 | 25.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 953 | 15.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 859 | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 485 | 8.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,205 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $495 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $873 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,414 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,144 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,035 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,881 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,688 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,292 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,919 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49017 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,224 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,982 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,444 | 41.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 353 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,396 | 17.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,354 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49017 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,440 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 229 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 203 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,921 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,208 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 879 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,956 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,486 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,026 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,126 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 263 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,579 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,284 | 41.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49017 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,150 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,903 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,786 | 61.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,099 | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 349 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,673 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 125 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 506 | 404.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 506 | 404.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 506 | 404.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 166 | 132.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 149 | 119.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 48.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49017 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,283 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,354 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 929 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 527 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 140 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 132 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 130 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49017 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,414 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,796 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Battle Creek, MI49017