City

Ypsilanti, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washtenaw County  ·  Michigan

👥105,418Population
💰$68,202Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$238,197Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.2%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 26.5%Asian: 4.7%Other: 6.9%Race
White53.2%
Hispanic7.9%
Black26.5%
Asian4.7%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma766 (1.2%)
HS Graduate12,240 (19.2%)
Some College7,031 (11%)
Associates11,246 (17.7%)
Bachelors5,473 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree26,889 (42.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 11%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 42.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College11.0%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate42.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,202 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$238,197 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,201/mo
Total Housing Units46,028
Vacant Units2,236

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti is a city in Michigan, located in Washtenaw County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 105,418 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.31 years.

Economically, Ypsilanti is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,201 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ypsilanti is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,197, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,200 per month.

The population of Ypsilanti is well-educated. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (53.16%).

Ypsilanti, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ypsilanti
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48197 65,911 $70,913 $274,100 $1,203 6.2% 55.7% 53.5%
48198 39,507 $63,678 $178,300 $1,197 8.8% 43.0% 58.6%