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ZIP 49014

Pop. 21,980·Calhoun County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,254/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$711
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 49014 · $1,254
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,048/yr
At $1,254/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyCalhoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49014 (Battle Creek, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,980
Median income
$69,009
Median age
41.1
Renters
27%
Age distribution
24.3%
17.4%
25.7%
13.8%
18.8%
Under 1824.3%
18–3417.4%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.8%
65+18.8%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
White79.5%
Black8.4%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian1%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
35.7%
33.1%
22.4%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma35.7%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49014 in Battle Creek, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,703 → $69,009
up 21.7%
Population
21,383 → 21,980
up 2.8%
Renter share
28.8% → 27%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 22.4%
+2.7 pts
Median age
42.6 → 41.1
-1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $69,009 today, compared with $56,703 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,383 to 21,980 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 27% of households rent today, against 28.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.7% to 22.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49014 covers Battle Creek, MI. The median rent here is $1,254/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($69,009/yr), ZIP 49014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49014?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49014 (Battle Creek, MI) is $1,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49014 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49014's median rent of $1,254/mo is $711 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49014 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49014 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #123 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,254/mo in ZIP 49014. The local median household income is $69,009/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49014?

Rent in ZIP 49014 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 49014 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49014 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,254/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($69,009/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49014 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49014 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of ZIP 49014 households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49014 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49014 compare to the rest of Battle Creek?

ZIP 49014 is pricier than Battle Creek as a whole. At $1,254/mo, it's $108 above the Battle Creek citywide median of $1,146/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49014 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49014 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,254/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 49014's median household income ($69,009/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49014 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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