Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 66.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,865 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,109 (13.7%) |
| Some College | 15,525 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 26,117 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 14,819 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 118,030 (57.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,113 ▲ 14% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $368,497 ▲ 32% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,416/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 152,624 |
| Vacant Units | 8,305 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Washtenaw County is located in Michigan and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 353,027 residents. With a median age of 35.6, it is a relatively young county.
Washtenaw County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $87,112 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Washtenaw County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $368,497 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,415.
The residents of Washtenaw County are majority White (67.19%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Washtenaw County, MI is a middle-income area in Michigan. The 19 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48103 | Ann Arbor | 54,635 | $115,513 | $455,100 | $1,760 | 1.8% | 78.3% |
| 48104 | Ann Arbor | 43,762 | $63,341 | $481,600 | $1,548 | 4.8% | 83.9% |
| 48105 | Ann Arbor | 36,959 | $94,737 | $485,600 | $1,603 | 3.1% | 82.7% |
| 48108 | Ann Arbor | 27,472 | $80,425 | $378,300 | $1,316 | 3.8% | 70.4% |
| 48118 | Chelsea | 13,088 | $87,934 | $348,500 | $1,576 | 2.0% | 61.6% |
| 48130 | Dexter | 16,849 | $131,875 | $453,100 | $1,681 | 2.8% | 72.7% |
| 48158 | Manchester | 7,688 | $97,692 | $298,100 | $900 | 1.9% | 47.3% |
| 48176 | Saline | 23,325 | $110,987 | $384,700 | $1,161 | 3.8% | 66.6% |
| 48189 | Whitmore Lake | 13,748 | $82,433 | $286,200 | $1,228 | 2.2% | 47.0% |
| 48190 | Whittaker | 108 | $74,732 | $219,600 | — | 0.0% | 52.9% |
| 48191 | Willis | 4,253 | $98,106 | $275,500 | $1,367 | 2.4% | 31.8% |
| 48197 | Ypsilanti | 65,911 | $70,913 | $274,100 | $1,203 | 6.2% | 55.7% |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti | 39,507 | $63,678 | $178,300 | $1,197 | 8.8% | 43.0% |