| ZIP Code | 48197 |
|---|---|
| City | Ypsilanti |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Area Code | 734 |
| Elevation | 748 ft |
| Latitude | 42.194034 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.639984 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.2 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.7% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 543 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,295 (16%) |
| Some College | 4,210 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 6,395 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,597 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,310 (46.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,913 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $274,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,203/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 28,649 |
| Vacant Units | 1,334 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 28,649 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,334 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 48197 is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, within Washtenaw County. With a population of 65,911, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.2 years. Economically, 48197 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,913 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48197 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $274,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,203 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.5%) and renters (46.5%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 48197 is majority White (56.55%). Residents are well-educated — 55.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48197 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 48197 in Ypsilanti, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 65,911 residents, a median household income of $70,913, and a median home value of $274,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.