City

Dexter, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washtenaw County  ·  Michigan

👥16,849Population
💰$131,875Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$453,100Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓72.7%College Grads▲ 88% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.2%
Asian2.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads72.7% ▲ 88% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.5%)
HS Graduate713 (6.8%)
Some College768 (7.4%)
Associates1,321 (12.6%)
Bachelors747 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree6,842 (65.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 6.8%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 65.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad6.8%
Some College7.4%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate65.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,875 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$453,100 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,681/mo
Total Housing Units6,316
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
59%
About Dexter, MI

Dexter is a city in Michigan, located in Washtenaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,849 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Dexter is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,875 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $453,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,681 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is highly educated. 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48130 16,849 $131,875 $453,100 $1,681 2.8% 72.7% 87.8%