48198 ZIP Code
Ypsilanti, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48198 |
| City/Town: | Ypsilanti |
| County: | Washtenaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,867 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,479 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,002 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,481 |
| Median Home Value: | $155,600 |
| Land Area: | 33.4 sq miles
86.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2751, -83.5863 |
Population Information (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,867 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,526 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,341 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,228 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,432 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,753 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,848 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,350 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,949 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,010 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,623 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,290 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,146 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,394 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,411 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 433 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $155,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,150 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,481 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,703 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 778 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,717 | 58.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,986 | 41.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,256 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 578 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,739 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,553 | 25.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,174 | 27.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,027 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,964 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,221 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48198 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,479 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,688 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,936 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,002 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,325 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,434 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,891 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,631 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,975 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,629 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 800 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,321 | 51.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,642 | 34.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 748 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 47 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,181 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,859 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,953 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,512 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,411 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 185 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 872 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48198 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,098 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 645 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,499 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,660 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,369 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,170 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,003 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,610 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 988 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 661 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48198 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,817 | 71.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,681 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 544 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 378 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 408 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,963 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48198 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 752 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,075 | 10.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 352 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,452 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 930 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 304 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 746 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,778 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,322 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,139 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 980 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 488 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 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 (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,576 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,258 | 60.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,324 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,069 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48198 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,276 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,505 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,897 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 930 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 543 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,836 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48198 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,289 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 928 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 146 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 671 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,825 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,399 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,167 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,056 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48198 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 549 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,770 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,824 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,569 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,899 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,950 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,596 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,290 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 950 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48198 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 323 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,929 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,196 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,781 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,952 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 300 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48198 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,153 | 78.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 241 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,151 | 18.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 106 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48198 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,312 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,975 | 41.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,926 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,490 | 14.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48198 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 934 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,247 | 12.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,409 | 24.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,109 | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,903 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 747 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 254 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 114 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48198 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,356 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $583 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,150 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,703 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,395 | 32.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,837 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,878 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,871 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,424 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,837 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48198 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,793 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,934 | 50.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,791 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 352 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,586 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,191 | 45.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48198 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,314 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 498 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 433 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,214 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,059 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,110 | 36.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,857 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,465 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,645 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,327 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 661 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,980 | 62.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,686 | 26.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48198 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,528 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,032 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,047 | 67.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,786 | 29.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 745 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 199 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,512 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 343 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,355 | 978.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,355 | 978.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,355 | 978.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 655 | 191.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 339 | 98.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,232 | 359.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 253 | 73.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48198 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,639 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,611 | 89.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,028 | 10.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,335 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 535 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 534 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 624 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48198 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,703 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,905 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
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