48118 ZIP Code
Chelsea, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48118 |
| City/Town: | Chelsea |
| County: | Washtenaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,001 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,125 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,719 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,810 |
| Median Home Value: | $343,300 |
| Land Area: | 86.2 sq miles
223.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3122, -84.0341 |
Population Information (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,001 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,526 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,475 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 591 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 633 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 711 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 889 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 440 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,104 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,479 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,659 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 890 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,127 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,674 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,316 | 10.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 488 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $343,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,586 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,810 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,559 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 251 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,438 | 79.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,121 | 20.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,737 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 54 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 190 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,421 | 14.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,212 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,024 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,577 | 26.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,259 | 23.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,125 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,291 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $123,897 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,719 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,227 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,138 | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 89 | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,708 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,798 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 900 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 440 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,370 | 95.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 89 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 77 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 44 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 404 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 235 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 286 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 205 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 109 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 60 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 191 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 260 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 654 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,112 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 624 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,006 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 673 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 870 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,416 | 71.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 250 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 69 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,124 | 18.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 308 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 705 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 300 | 4.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 284 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 78 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 476 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 771 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,018 | 32.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 511 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 348 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 223 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,462 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,394 | 87.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,117 | 31.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 274 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,799 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,388 | 43.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,148 | 38.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 143 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 91 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,586 | 78.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 395 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 123 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 68 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 136 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 304 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 186 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 296 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 856 | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,084 | 18.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 591 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 796 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 293 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 376 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 207 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,302 | 22.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 57 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 331 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,153 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,476 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,478 | 25.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 315 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,320 | 77.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 461 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 591 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 72 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 115 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 211 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,454 | 26.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,616 | 47.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,278 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 54 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 206 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 248 | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,044 | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,154 | 48.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 545 | 12.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 106 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,035 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $751 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,586 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 | 2.38 |
Households (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,559 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,327 | 59.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,149 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 792 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,287 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,413 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,484 | 44.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,437 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,194 | 22.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,461 | 63.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 195 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 409 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 928 | 17.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,683 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 226 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 102 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,043 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 749 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 563 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,493 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,001 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,736 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,313 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 56 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 340 | 25.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 917 | 69.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,292 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,611 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 800 | 49.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 774 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 70 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,760 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 57 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 241 | 422.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 241 | 422.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 241 | 422.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 94 | 164.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 21.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 15.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 20 | 35.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 64.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,410 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,004 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 406 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 129 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 179 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 88 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,559 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,284 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Chelsea, MI48118