49017 ZIP Code, Battle Creek, MI
49017 is a ZIP code in Battle Creek, Michigan — mostly in Calhoun County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Barry County. It covers 57 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49037, 49014 and 49012. 21,295 people live here in 8,673 households. With about 375 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $60,885, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Battle Creek, MI
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 57 sq mi
- Population: 21,295
- Median household income: $60,885
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,295 |
| Households | 8,673 |
| Median household income | $60,885 |
| Income per person | $33,150 |
| Median age | 43 |
| Homeowners | 74.7% |
| Median home value | $152,900 |
| Median rent | $983 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% |
| Broadband internet | 92.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.5% |
| $35–50K | 16.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 15.2% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 5.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.4% |
| Owned outright | 22.7% |
| Rented | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.2% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 5.8% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 7.1% |
| Mobile / other | 7.7% |
Businesses in 49017
390 business establishments with 9,767 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 62
- Retail Trade: 61
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 46
- Accommodation and Food Services: 42
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 32
- Construction: 29
- Finance and Insurance: 22
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49037 — Battle Creek city, MI (4.6 mi)
- 49014 — Battle Creek city, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49012 — Augusta village, MI (7.9 mi)
- 49015 — Battle Creek city, MI (8 mi)
- 49050 — Dowling CDP, MI (8.1 mi)
- 49021 — Bellevue village, MI (8.8 mi)
- 49060 — Hickory Corners CDP, MI (10.6 mi)
- 49033 (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 49017
- Battle Creek, MI ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Level Park-Oak Park, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Barry County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 18: highest share of households with children in Calhoun County
- No. 4 of 17: fastest population growth in Calhoun County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49017, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49017 in?
- 49017 is a Battle Creek, MI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Battle Creek and 5% lies inside Level Park-Oak Park; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49017 in?
- 49017 is mostly in Calhoun County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Barry County.
- What is the population of 49017?
- About 21,295 people (±1,051), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,377.
- What is the median household income in 49017?
- $60,885 (±$4,510), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49017?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49017 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49017?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49037 (4.6 mi, Battle Creek), 49014 (7.4 mi, Battle Creek), 49012 (7.9 mi, Augusta), 49015 (8 mi, Battle Creek), 49050 (8.1 mi, Dowling) and 49021 (8.8 mi, Bellevue).
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