What is the largest city in Calhoun County, MI?

Battle Creek is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 52,374 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?

Calhoun County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49011, 49014, 49015, 49017, 49029.

What is the population of Calhoun County, MI?

About 133,778 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Calhoun County?

Calhoun County borders Kalamazoo County, Jackson County, Eaton County, Barry County, St. Joseph County, Hillsdale County, Branch County.

Calhoun County, MI: Cities, ZIP Codes & Local Data

Population

133,778

Land area

706sq mi

People per sq mi

189

ZIP codes

12

Calhoun County at a glance

Households here earn a median of $63,177 a year, 13% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $968 a month.
The biggest population centers are Battle Creek (52,374), Albion (7,560) and Marshall (6,804).

Local data for Calhoun County, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Calhoun County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$63,177

Poverty rate

13.9%

Median home value

$162,800

Prices +2.5% in a year

Median rent

$968/mo

Homeownership

72.7%

Bachelor's or higher

22.9%

Median age

40.2

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (22,171), Irish Americans (12,694), Mexican Americans (5,915).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,996

54,949 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,199

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $7,932 per person

PPP loans

$222M

2,686 loans, 25,883 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$364K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Calhoun County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone79.9%
Carpooled8.2%
Public transit0.3%
Walked2.2%
Bicycle0.4%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Calhoun County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

327

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

129

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

31.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 31 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Calhoun County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.5%

U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calhoun County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Calhoun County, MI?: Battle Creek is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 52,374 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?: Calhoun County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49011, 49014, 49015, 49017, 49029.
What is the population of Calhoun County, MI?: About 133,778 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Calhoun County?: Calhoun County borders Kalamazoo County, Jackson County, Eaton County, Barry County, St. Joseph County, Hillsdale County, Branch County.