Ann Arbor, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48105
Washtenaw County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,905
- 262/sq mi High-density area
- $94,774
- Median income Above-median income area
- $503,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ann Arbor pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 262
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48105 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48105 (Ann Arbor, MI) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.5 in 2023 to 209.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, with 33,905 residents across 129.2 square miles, a density of 262 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48105 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,774 (29% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,969. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $503,100 (129% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,713; 50.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washtenaw County, so 48105 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ann Arbor, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48105.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 58
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade 42
Retail trade
42 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48105, 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
33,905
Population
129.2
Area (sq mi)
262
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48105?
31.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
30.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$94,774
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$66,969
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48105 ranks nationally
Ann Arbor, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,774 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,992housing units
16,992
Total Housing Units
15,689
Occupied Units
1,303
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$503,100
Median Home Value
+129% vs state ZIP avg
$1,713
Median Rent
1984
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48105 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 165 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 190 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 194 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 210 |
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 635 business establishments in ZIP 48105, employing approximately 14,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,561,453,000.
635
Businesses
14,539
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 23.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 17.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 23 | 3.6% |
| Information | 23 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.1% |
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 48105 vs 48109 →
ZIP 48105 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48197
Ypsilanti (48197)
61,132 residents
- 48103
Ann Arbor (48103)
53,057 residents
- 48104
Ann Arbor (48104)
38,315 residents
- 48198
Ypsilanti (48198)
38,186 residents
- 48105
Ann Arbor (48105)
33,905 residents
- 48178
South Lyon (48178)
29,320 residents
- 48108
Ann Arbor (48108)
26,164 residents
- 48189 13,632
Whitmore Lake (48189)
13,632 residents
- 48109 6,904
Ann Arbor (48109)
6,904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48105 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48178
South Lyon (48178)
$131,558 median income
- 48103
Ann Arbor (48103)
$116,194 median income
- 48105
Ann Arbor (48105)
$94,774 median income
- 48108
Ann Arbor (48108)
$89,355 median income
- 48189
Whitmore Lake (48189)
$87,145 median income
- 48197
Ypsilanti (48197)
$73,737 median income
- 48104
Ann Arbor (48104)
$64,231 median income
- 48198
Ypsilanti (48198)
$63,326 median income
- 48139 $47,188
Hamburg (48139)
$47,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48105 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48109 | Ann Arbor, MI | 6,904 | 3.4 mi |
| 48104 | Ann Arbor, MI | 38,315 | 4.7 mi |
| 48108 | Ann Arbor, MI | 26,164 | 7.7 mi |
| 48178 | South Lyon, MI | 29,320 | 8.1 mi |
| 48189 | Whitmore Lake, MI | 13,632 | 6.8 mi |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti, MI | 38,186 | 7.2 mi |
| 48103 | Ann Arbor, MI | 53,057 | 8.5 mi |
| 48197 | Ypsilanti, MI | 61,132 | 10.1 mi |
| 48139 | Hamburg, MI | 206 | 9.7 mi |
| 48143 | Lakeland, MI | 32 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48105, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,905 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48105 in?
ZIP code 48105 (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 48105?
ZIP code 48105 in Ann Arbor, MI has a population of 33,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48105?
The median household income in ZIP 48105 is $94,774, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48105?
The median home value in ZIP 48105 is $503,100, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48105?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48105 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48105?
ZIP code 48105 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 14,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48105?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48105 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (152), Health care and social assistance (108), Accommodation and food services (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48105?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48105 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 48105?
In ZIP code 48105, 87.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.7% 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 48105?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48105 is 21.9 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 48105?
In ZIP code 48105, approximately 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48105?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48105 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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