49015 ZIP Code — Battle Creek, MI
Calhoun County, Michigan
ZIP code 49015 is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 27.20 square miles and serves a population of 29,361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49015
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $65,786. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,361
population
27.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49015 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49015
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49015. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Battle Creek | Acceptable |
| Battle Creek | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49037 Battle Creek (4.9 mi)
49034 Climax (5.7 mi)
49051 East Leroy (5.8 mi)
49014 Battle Creek (7.4 mi)
49033 Ceresco (7.5 mi)
49012 Augusta (8.4 mi)
49053 Galesburg (8.9 mi)
49017 Battle Creek (9.2 mi)
49011 Athens (10.6 mi)
49088 Scotts (10.8 mi)
49052 Fulton (11 mi)
49029 Burlington (11.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,361 |
| Population density | 1,079 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2617 |
| Longitude | -85.2388 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 269 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 49.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 16.6% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
29,361
Population
1,079
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$65,786
Median household income
$34,644
Per capita income
$161,100
Median home value
$952
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
9,088
Housing units
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
807
Under 5
883
924
5–9
1,009
995
10–14
1,087
1,099
15–19
1,201
819
20–24
895
1,891
25–34
2,067
1,687
35–44
1,844
1,716
45–54
1,875
940
55–59
1,027
730
60–64
798
1,335
65–74
1,458
777
75–84
850
309
85+
338
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,390 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 21,971 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,067 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,076 | 71.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,730 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 2,151 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 1,748 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,332 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 426 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 49.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 16.6% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $65,786 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
20.4%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,100 |
| Median rent / month | $952 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 71.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.7% |
| Electricity | 10.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,094 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 972 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,794 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,820 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,388 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,551 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.8% | 32.2% |
| Married | 47.6% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 369 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 514 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,057 | 41.7% |
| High school | 1,992 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,393 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Manufacturing
23.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Retail trade
9.3%
Professional & management
6.6%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Construction
3.8%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 23.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
26.0%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
25.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,465 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,671 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,510 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 477 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 157 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 856 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,737 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 26,326 | 89.7% |
| Born in different state | 22,006 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 411 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,624 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,114 | 42.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,448 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 2,721 | 9.3% |
| English | 1,802 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1,155 | 3.9% |
| German | 255 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 141 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 125 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49015
What city is ZIP code 49015 in?
ZIP code 49015 is primarily assigned to Battle Creek, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49015 in?
ZIP code 49015 falls within Calhoun County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49015?
The median home value in ZIP code 49015 is $161,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 49015?
ZIP code 49015 has an estimated population of 29,361 residents, with a density of 1,080 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49015?
The median household income in ZIP code 49015 is $65,786, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49015 in?
ZIP code 49015 observes the EST timezone.