49017, Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek, MI is a city located in the southwestern corner of Michigan. The city has a population of around 100,000 and is situated on the banks of the Kalamazoo River. Battle Creek was first settled in 1837 and became a center for trade in wheat, lumber, and other goods. The city's economy has been based on manufacturing and agriculture for many years.

The 49017 zip code covers much of the eastern side of Battle Creek. Home prices in this area have increased rapidly over the past few years as new homes have been built and older homes have been renovated or replaced. In 2016, the median home price was $161,000 which is significantly higher than the median home price in 2010 ($86,500). Over the past five years (2010-2015), home prices in this zip code have increased by an average of 34%.

There are a number of factors that contribute to high home prices in this area including strong demand from buyers and limited supply due to zoning restrictions that limit development near schools and other important amenities. Additionally, many homeowners who bought their homes during or after the housing market crash are now able to sell their homes at high prices due to low interest rates and strong economic conditions.