City

Chelsea, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washtenaw County  ·  Michigan

👥13,088Population
💰$87,934Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$348,500Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓61.6%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads61.6% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,286 (13.7%)
Some College958 (10.2%)
Associates1,348 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,087 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree4,707 (50%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 13.7%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 50%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad13.7%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,934 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$348,500 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,576/mo
Total Housing Units5,864
Vacant Units253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Chelsea, MI

Chelsea is a city in Michigan, located in Washtenaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,088 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Chelsea is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,934 is above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chelsea is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $348,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,576 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chelsea is highly educated. 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.54%).

Chelsea, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Chelsea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48118 13,088 $87,934 $348,500 $1,576 2.0% 61.6% 79.3%