49037 ZIP Code, Battle Creek, MI
49037 is a ZIP code in Battle Creek, Michigan in Calhoun County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49015, 49017 and 49012. 20,550 people live here in 8,723 households. At about 1,064 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $42,690, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Battle Creek, MI
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 20,550
- Median household income: $42,690
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,550 |
| Households | 8,723 |
| Median household income | $42,690 |
| Income per person | $23,763 |
| Median age | 35.4 |
| Homeowners | 59.3% |
| Median home value | $99,600 |
| Median rent | $871 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.4% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.5% |
| $10–15K | 8.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.3% |
| $25–35K | 15.4% |
| $35–50K | 14.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 12.9% |
| $100–150K | 8.6% |
| $150–200K | 2.1% |
| $200K+ | 1.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 16.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.1% |
| Owned outright | 22.2% |
| Rented | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.6% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 5.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.6% |
| 20+ units | 15.3% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 49037
312 business establishments with 7,149 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 57
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 44
- Manufacturing: 38
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Wholesale Trade: 27
- Accommodation and Food Services: 27
- Construction: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49015 — Battle Creek city, MI (4 mi)
- 49017 — Battle Creek city, MI (4.6 mi)
- 49012 — Augusta village, MI (5 mi)
- 49014 — Battle Creek city, MI (7.5 mi)
- 49034 — Battle Creek city, MI (8.1 mi)
- 49053 — Galesburg city, MI (8.9 mi)
- 49060 — Hickory Corners CDP, MI (10.1 mi)
- 49051 (10.9 mi)
Areas that include 49037
- Battle Creek, MI ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Springfield, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Level Park-Oak Park, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Calhoun County
- No. 3 of 18: lowest median age in Calhoun County
- No. 6 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) 49037, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49037 in?
- 49037 is a Battle Creek, MI mailing address. By land area, 59% lies inside Battle Creek, 18% lies inside Springfield and 12% lies inside Level Park-Oak Park; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49037 in?
- 49037 is in Calhoun County.
- What is the population of 49037?
- About 20,550 people (±1,003), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,427.
- What is the median household income in 49037?
- $42,690 (±$5,642), 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 49037?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49037 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49037?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49015 (4 mi, Battle Creek), 49017 (4.6 mi, Battle Creek), 49012 (5 mi, Augusta), 49014 (7.5 mi, Battle Creek), 49034 (8.1 mi, Battle Creek) and 49053 (8.9 mi, Galesburg).
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