49033 ZIP Code — Ceresco, MI

Calhoun County, Michigan

ZIP code 49033 is located in Ceresco, Michigan, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 32.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49033

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,369) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49033 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,790

population

32.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ceresco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49014 Battle Creek (5.4 mi) 49029 Burlington (6.4 mi) 49051 East Leroy (7.3 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (7.5 mi) 49068 Marshall (8.4 mi) 49011 Athens (10.1 mi) 49037 Battle Creek (10.3 mi) 49092 Tekonsha (10.5 mi) 49094 Union City (11.5 mi) 49017 Battle Creek (12.5 mi) 49034 Climax (12.6 mi) 49052 Fulton (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,790
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	32.81 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	42.2254
Longitude	-85.1005
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,790

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$86,369

Median household income

$49,239

Per capita income

$225,500

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

692

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

102

35–44

121

104

45–54

123

145

55–59

172

60–64

121

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	13.2%
18 and over	1,553	86.8%
65 and over	375	20.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,728	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.4%
Two or more races	25	1.4%
Asian	20	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	25.6%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$86,369

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 16.8%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,500
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.4%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	19.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	424	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	57	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	109	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	163	21.6%
Households with children under 18	133	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	33.6%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	16.9%
Married	69.9%	59.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	5.7%
Divorced	8.2%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	136	41.3%
High school	78	23.7%
College / grad school	110	33.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Retail trade 21.1%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Public administration 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Construction 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	29.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,764	98.5%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,758	98.2%
Born in same state	1,753	97.9%
Born in different state	1,597	89.2%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.8%
Not a US citizen	29	90.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	404	22.6%
Italian	165	9.2%
Arab	82	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	3.2%
Polish	14	0.8%
German	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	99.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49033

What city is ZIP code 49033 in?

ZIP code 49033 is primarily assigned to Ceresco, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49033 in?

ZIP code 49033 falls within Calhoun County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49033 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49033 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49033 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49033?

ZIP code 49033 has an estimated population of 1,790 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49033?

The median household income in ZIP code 49033 is $86,369, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49033 in?

ZIP code 49033 observes the EST timezone.