Battle Creek, MI Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 8 Cities • 11 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$205,203
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,091
Avg Cap Rate
4.35%
Avg Investability
3.0 ★
Cities
8
ZIP Codes
11
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
7.28%
as of Oct 1
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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BALANCED MARKET
Battle Creek, MI Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
31 days
Average time to sell
Average
13.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of September 19, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Battle Creek, MI
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Battle Creek, MI
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $126,977 | $981 | 6.03% | |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $129,804 | $1,050 | 6.31% | |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $125,311 | $1,139 | 7.09% | |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $134,592 | $1,040 | 6.03% | |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $126,977 | $981 | 6.03% | |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $133,819 | $1,061 | 6.18% | |
| 49017 | Battle Creek | MI | $180,123 | $950 | 4.11% | |
| 49068 | Marshall | MI | $247,560 | $1,300 | 4.10% | |
| 49029 | Burlington | MI | $214,423 | $891 | 3.24% | |
| 49092 | Tekonsha | MI | $190,628 | $1,242 | 5.08% | |
| 49224 | Albion | MI | $154,482 | $1,240 | 6.26% | |
| 49011 | Athens | MI | $207,646 | $999 | 3.75% | |
| 49245 | Homer | MI | $143,671 | $1,017 | 5.52% | |
| 49014 | Battle Creek | MI | $199,467 | $1,198 | 4.68% | |
| 49051 | East Leroy | MI | $280,183 | $1,035 | 2.88% | |
| 49068 | Marshall | MI | $236,002 | $1,035 | 3.42% | |
| 49015 | Battle Creek | MI | $209,801 | $1,341 | 4.99% | |
| 49017 | Battle Creek | MI | $184,587 | $1,026 | 4.34% | |
| 49092 | Tekonsha | MI | $179,890 | $1,242 | 5.39% | |
| 49029 | Burlington | MI | $225,615 | $891 | 3.08% | |
| 49224 | Albion | MI | $147,971 | $954 | 5.03% | |
| 49245 | Homer | MI | $140,435 | $1,017 | 5.65% | |
| 49011 | Athens | MI | $213,769 | $999 | 3.65% | |
| 49051 | East Leroy | MI | $285,808 | $1,035 | 2.82% | |
| 49014 | Battle Creek | MI | $208,976 | $1,092 | 4.08% | |
| 49015 | Battle Creek | MI | $217,242 | $1,237 | 4.44% | |
| 49068 | Marshall | MI | $241,668 | $1,035 | 3.34% | |
| 49017 | Battle Creek | MI | $192,485 | $1,049 | 4.25% | |
| 49092 | Tekonsha | MI | $187,240 | $1,242 | 5.17% | |
| 49011 | Athens | MI | $201,037 | $999 | 3.88% | |
| 49029 | Burlington | MI | $234,597 | $891 | 2.96% | |
| 49224 | Albion | MI | $149,010 | $954 | 4.99% | |
| 49245 | Homer | MI | $138,307 | $1,017 | 5.74% | |
| 49014 | Battle Creek | MI | $191,470 | $890 | 3.63% | |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | MI | $137,184 | $1,043 | 5.93% | |
| 49051 | East Leroy | MI | $301,135 | $1,035 | 2.68% | |
| 49015 | Battle Creek | MI | $202,926 | $1,406 | 5.41% | |
| 49017 | Battle Creek | MI | $179,855 | $1,028 | 4.46% | |
| 49068 | Marshall | MI | $253,894 | $1,300 | 3.99% | |
| 49029 | Burlington | MI | $215,185 | $891 | 3.23% | |
| 49092 | Tekonsha | MI | $195,577 | $1,242 | 4.95% | |
| 49224 | Albion | MI | $156,253 | $1,095 | 5.46% | |
| 49011 | Athens | MI | $213,127 | $999 | 3.66% | |
| 49051 | East Leroy | MI | $276,165 | $1,035 | 2.92% | |
| 49245 | Homer | MI | $146,125 | $1,017 | 5.43% | |
| 49014 | Battle Creek | MI | $206,259 | $1,254 | 4.74% | |
| 49015 | Battle Creek | MI | $216,335 | $1,343 | 4.84% | |
| 49068 | Marshall | MI | $234,108 | $1,035 | 3.45% | |
| 49017 | Battle Creek | MI | $191,271 | $1,033 | 4.21% | |
| 49092 | Tekonsha | MI | $178,626 | $1,242 | 5.42% |
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About Battle Creek, MI Real Estate Market
The Battle Creek, MI metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 8 cities and 11 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $205,203, with an average monthly rent of $1,091. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.