ZIP Code 48108
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Ann Arbor · Washtenaw County · Michigan
- Population
- 26,164
- Median income
- $89,355
- Median home value
- $406,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.9%
- Land area
- 43.9 sq mi
596/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48108 in Ann Arbor, Michigan has a population of 26,164. The median household income is $89,355, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $406,700, 46% above the US average. 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.9 square miles in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 26,164 residents, producing a population density of 596 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 48108 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48108 sits at $89,355 (22% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $55,567. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $406,700 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $1,394 per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washtenaw County, so you can benchmark 48108 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 48108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48108.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
217 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 80
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Wholesale trade 77
Wholesale trade
77 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 48108, 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
26,164
Population
43.9
Area (sq mi)
596
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48108?
36.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
23.3%
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?
$89,355
Median Household Income
+22% vs state
$55,567
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 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?
12,796
Total Housing Units
12,347
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,700
Median Home Value
+85% vs state
$1,394
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48108 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 154 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 185 |
| 2023 | +16.5% | 215 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 224 |
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 1,116 business establishments in ZIP 48108, employing approximately 23,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,787,611,000.
1,116
Businesses
23,815
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 217 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 135 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 77 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 74 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 6.0% |
| Information | 57 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 37 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.5% |
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 48108 vs 48104 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48104 | Ann Arbor, MI | 38,315 | 3.0 mi |
| 48109 | Ann Arbor, MI | 6,904 | 4.3 mi |
| 48197 | Ypsilanti, MI | 61,132 | 5.5 mi |
| 48105 | Ann Arbor, MI | 33,905 | 7.7 mi |
| 48103 | Ann Arbor, MI | 53,057 | 6.3 mi |
| 48176 | Saline, MI | 21,447 | 6.5 mi |
| 48160 | Milan, MI | 13,785 | 10.1 mi |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti, MI | 38,186 | 8.2 mi |
| 48190 | Whittaker, MI | 107 | 9.4 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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