Calhoun County GIS Maps
Calhoun County, Michigan, has 134,310 residents and covers 706.3 square miles. The population declined 1.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Calhoun County is 26025.
Battle Creek is the county's largest population center. Calhoun County also includes 12 zip codes, 16 public school districts and 41 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Calhoun County Trends
- Population
- 134,310▾
- Median Home Value
- $151,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 26,401▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Calhoun County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Calhoun County Population
Calhoun County had 134,310 residents in 2020. That was 1.3% lower than in 2010. Calhoun County had 3,675 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 190 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Battle Creek, Battle Creek and Battle Creek.
Population Trend in Calhoun County MI
Calhoun County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Calhoun County Zip Codes
Calhoun County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Battle Creek (49015), Battle Creek (49014) and Battle Creek (49037). Battle Creek is the largest zip by population, with about 28,008 residents or 21% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 53% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Calhoun County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49015 | Battle Creek | 28,008 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 49014 | Battle Creek | 21,505 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 49037 | Battle Creek | 21,427 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 49017 | Battle Creek | 21,377 | ▴ 2.8% |
| 49068 | Marshall | 14,325 | ▾ -2.2% |
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Calhoun County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Calhoun County Demographics
Calhoun County has a median age of 40.2, which is close to the Michigan average. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 18.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Calhoun County MI
Median Age
40.2
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
22.2%
Calhoun County School Districts
Calhoun County is served by 16 public school districts with 26,401 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lakeview, Battle Creek Public Schools and Gull Lake Community Schools. Those three districts account for about 41% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Calhoun County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School District | 3,706 | 14% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | 3,587 | 13.6% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Gull Lake Community Schools | 3,402 | 12.9% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Harper Creek Community Schools | 2,778 | 10.5% | ▾ -3% |
| Marshall Public Schools | 2,598 | 9.8% | ▾ -0.2% |
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Calhoun County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Calhoun County Housing & Real Estate
Calhoun County has a median home value of $151,500 and a median gross rent of $937. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $189,750 and homes spent about 49 days on the market.
Calhoun County Housing Mix
Calhoun County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Calhoun County Housing Trends
Calhoun County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Calhoun County, MI
Calhoun County has 5,813 business listings across 715 categories. The largest categories in Calhoun County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (181, 3.1%), Medical Offices (177, 3.0%), and Gas Stations (123, 2.1%). The full Calhoun County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Calhoun County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Calhoun County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 181 | 3.1% |
| Medical Offices | 177 | 3.0% |
| Gas Stations | 123 | 2.1% |
| Auto Repair | 87 | 1.5% |
| ATMs | 76 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 72 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 68 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 67 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 65 | 1.1% |
| Contractors | 64 | 1.1% |
Calhoun County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Love's Mirror Image | 3D Printing Service | Battle Creek |
| Bronson Cardiac Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Battle Creek |
| Albion College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Albion |
| The Annex of Battle Creek | Accommodation | Battle Creek |
| Mack Accounting | Accountant | Marshall |
| Lakeview HS Softball Field | Active Life | Battle Creek |
| Alternative Roots Health | Acupuncture | Battle Creek |
| Recovery Services Unlimited | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Battle Creek |
| American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification | Adult Education | Battle Creek |
| Cirilla's | Adult Entertainment | Battle Creek |
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Calhoun County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Calhoun County Basemaps
Calhoun County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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