ZIP Code 49237

In ZIP code 49237, near Battle Creek, homes carry a median value of $185,600 while households earn a median of $66,956. With the county's 1.26% effective property tax rate, an owner of a median-priced home would owe roughly $2,339 annually — about 3.5% of median household income. Per-capita income sits at $33,507, so the tax load varies with household size and earnings. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases in the area. Together, these figures sketch a housing market where values stay within reach of local paychecks.