ZIP Code 49012

In ZIP code 49012, near Battle Creek, households earn a median of $73,125, while per-capita income sits at $41,628. A median home value of $253,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.45%, which works out to roughly $3,682 annually for a home at that price. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall picture shows a community where earnings stretch across housing costs and two layers of taxation. Buyers weighing a move here can see how income, home prices, and tax rates interact before committing.