48197 ZIP Code
Ypsilanti, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48197 |
| City/Town: | Ypsilanti |
| County: | Washtenaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 66,422 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,521 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,344 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,899 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,500 |
| Land Area: | 41.2 sq miles
106.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1940, -83.6400 |
Population Information (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 66,422 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 32,552 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 33,870 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,671 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,564 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,972 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,748 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,994 | 12.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,288 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,918 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,097 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,358 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,534 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,522 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,980 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 776 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,137 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,899 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 26,768 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,131 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,127 | 52.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,641 | 47.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 41,473 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 972 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,721 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,013 | 16.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,302 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,655 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,618 | 25.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,192 | 19.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48197 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,521 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,998 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,144 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,344 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 36,925 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 34,292 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,591 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,729 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,272 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,476 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,528 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 39,454 | 59.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,760 | 23.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 164 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,919 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 48 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,482 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,595 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,362 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,082 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,885 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 635 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,532 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48197 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,378 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,276 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,834 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,478 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,464 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,854 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,710 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,301 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,453 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,020 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48197 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,781 | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,151 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,402 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,284 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 470 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,065 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48197 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 181 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,150 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,492 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 573 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,561 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,118 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 581 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,212 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,882 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 11,661 | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,677 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,223 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 981 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 61,489 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 48,060 | 72.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,176 | 30.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,283 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48197 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 22,247 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,923 | 22.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,189 | 19.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,394 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 485 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,686 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48197 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,736 | 49.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 935 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 699 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,605 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,462 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,606 | 12.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,642 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,214 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48197 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 103 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,480 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,578 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,444 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,963 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,022 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,621 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,530 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,165 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,993 | 10.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48197 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 648 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,266 | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,223 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,407 | 33.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,410 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 945 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48197 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 20,781 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 374 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,354 | 20.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 73 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48197 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,460 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,402 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,697 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,209 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48197 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 944 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 445 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 729 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,414 | 10.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,074 | 43.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,977 | 28.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 501 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48197 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,797 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $730 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,137 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 26,768 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,741 | 36.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,209 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 6,867 | 25.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,584 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,892 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,623 | 21.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48197 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,056 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,862 | 51.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,593 | 39.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 581 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,761 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,766 | 47.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48197 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 21,863 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,003 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 753 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,921 | 27.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,280 | 15.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,906 | 49.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 53,090 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,281 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 64,772 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,304 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 544 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,504 | 61.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,256 | 30.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48197 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 52,031 | 78.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 13,572 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,935 | 51.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,312 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,739 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 325 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48197 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 58,591 | 88.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 925 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,831 | 846.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,831 | 846.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,831 | 846.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 989 | 106.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,177 | 127.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,397 | 151.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 354 | 38.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48197 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 62,751 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 52,939 | 84.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,812 | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,781 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,670 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,926 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,435 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48197 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 26,768 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,836 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Ypsilanti, MI48197