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ZIP 49037

Population: 20,550 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 49037 is $133,270 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $152,500 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,073/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,270

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$133,270
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+26.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.6%
10-year appreciation
+181.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$133,270

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$152,500
Median list price
$154,900
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
68
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,073/mo
1-year rent change
+6.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$863/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,032/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,469/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,653/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Battle Creek Public Schools, Endeavor Charter Academy, Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Schools include
Ann J Kellogg School, Lamora Park School, Dudley School, Springfield Middle School, Valley View Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,871
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,399

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BATTLE CREEK VA MEDICAL CENTER

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
62.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,425
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 49037State medianUS median
Typical home value$133,270—$288,527
Median sale price$152,500—$325,000
Median days on market10 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,073/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,425—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 49037?
$133,270.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49037?
$152,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49037?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49037?
Typical rent: $1,073/month.
Is ZIP 49037 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 49037. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
How many schools serve ZIP 49037?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 49037 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49037?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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