Battle Creek
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Battle Creek is a city in Calhoun County, Michigan, with 52,721 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springfield, 1.7 miles N.
- 52,721residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 42.6 sq miland area · 110.4 km²
- 1,237 / sq mipopulation density
- 49015main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Battle Creek
Battle Creek is a city in northwestern Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. It sits at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 52,731. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Calhoun County. Nicknamed "Cereal City", it is best known as the home of WK Kellogg Co and the founding city of Post Consumer Brands.
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Living in Battle Creek
- Median household income
- $55,693
- Median home value
- $141,900
- Median rent
- $957/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Battle Creek had 52,721 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,721 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,237 per sq mi (478 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Battle Creek at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Calhoun County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 52,721 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.61 sq mi (110.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2992° N, 85.2293° W |
| ZIP codes | 49015, 49037 |
| Official website | battlecreekmi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2605920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Battle Creek
- Springfield1.7 mi N
- Brownlee Park5.3 mi NE
- Level Park-Oak Park5.4 mi NW
- Augusta6.8 mi W
- Climax6.9 mi SW
- Galesburg9.6 mi W
- South Gull Lake10.9 mi NW
- Scotts11.9 mi SW
- Hickory Corners12.3 mi NW
- Richland12.7 mi NW
- Marshall13.2 mi E
- Athens14.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek
What county is Battle Creek in?
Battle Creek is in Calhoun County, Michigan.
What is the population of Battle Creek, MI?
52,721 people lived in Battle Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Battle Creek, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49015. Other ZIP codes: 49037.
What is the elevation of Battle Creek?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Battle Creek?
Springfield (1.7 mi), Brownlee Park (5.3 mi), Level Park-Oak Park (5.4 mi), Augusta (6.8 mi), Climax (6.9 mi).
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