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Ann Arbor, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48103

Washtenaw County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

53,057
315/sq mi
$116,194
Median income
$471,700
Median home value
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ann Arbor pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
315
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48103 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, with 53,057 residents across 168.5 square miles, a density of 315 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48103 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,194 (58% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $69,131. Local economic indicators show a 8.4% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $471,700 (115% above the state average) with median rent at $1,810 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washtenaw County, letting you compare 48103 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ann Arbor, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48103.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48103, Ann Arbor, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

53,057

Population

168.5

Area (sq mi)

315

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48103?

39.7

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$116,194

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$69,131

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48103 ranks nationally

Ann Arbor, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$116,194 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

25,578

Total Housing Units

24,258

Occupied Units

1,320

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$471,700

Median Home Value

+115% vs state

$1,810

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48103 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 170
2021 +6.9% 182
2022 +10.8% 201
2023 +6.7% 215
2024 +7.1% 230

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,478 business establishments in ZIP 48103, employing approximately 26,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,431,584,000.

1,478

Businesses

26,242

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 258 17.5%
Retail trade 191 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 190 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 132 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 123 8.3%
Construction 104 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 5.3%
Finance and insurance 77 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 4.3%
Wholesale trade 59 4.0%
Manufacturing 58 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 49 3.3%
Information 36 2.4%
Educational services 33 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48103 vs 48104 →

ZIP 48103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48103 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48103 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48104 Ann Arbor, MI 38,315 6.5 mi
48176 Saline, MI 21,447 7.6 mi
48109 Ann Arbor, MI 6,904 6.3 mi
48108 Ann Arbor, MI 26,164 6.3 mi
48130 Dexter, MI 14,420 7.2 mi
48105 Ann Arbor, MI 33,905 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washtenaw County

48197 standard
Ypsilanti, MI
Pop: 61,132
48104 standard
Ann Arbor, MI
Pop: 38,315
48198 standard
Ypsilanti, MI
Pop: 38,186
48105 standard
Ann Arbor, MI
Pop: 33,905
48178 standard
South Lyon, MI
Pop: 29,320
48108 standard
Ann Arbor, MI
Pop: 26,164

Related Areas

Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48103 in? ▼
ZIP code 48103 (Ann Arbor) is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Washtenaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washtenaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48103? ▼
ZIP code 48103 in Ann Arbor, MI has a population of 53,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48103 is $116,194, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48103 is $471,700, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48103 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48103? ▼
ZIP code 48103 has 1,478 business establishments employing approximately 26,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48103 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (258), Retail trade (191), Health care and social assistance (190). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48103? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48103 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48103? ▼
In ZIP code 48103, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48103? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48103 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48103? ▼
In ZIP code 48103, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48103 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.