ZIP Code 48105
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Ann Arbor · Washtenaw County · Michigan
- Population
- 33,905
- Median income
- $94,774
- Median home value
- $503,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 82.7%
- Land area
- 129.2 sq mi
262/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48105 in Ann Arbor, Michigan has a population of 33,905. The median household income is $94,774, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $503,100, 81% above the US average. 82.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48105 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.2 square miles in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 33,905 residents, producing a population density of 262 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48105 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48105 sits at $94,774 (29% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $66,969. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $503,100 (129% above the state average) with median rent at $1,713 per month, and 50.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48105 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 82.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washtenaw County, so you can benchmark 48105 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$66,969
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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