ZIP Code 48197
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Ypsilanti · Washtenaw County · Michigan
- Population
- 61,132
- Median income
- $73,737
- Median home value
- $294,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.5%
- Land area
- 108.6 sq mi
563/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48197 in Ypsilanti, Michigan has a population of 61,132. The median household income is $73,737, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $294,500, 6% above the US average. 47.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48197 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.6 square miles in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 61,132 residents, producing a population density of 563 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 48197 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48197 sits at $73,737 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,558. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $294,500 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,245 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48197 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washtenaw County, so you can benchmark 48197 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 48197
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48197.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
192 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
99 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 48197, Ypsilanti, 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
61,132
Population
108.6
Area (sq mi)
563
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48197?
33.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
13.2%
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?
$73,737
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$40,558
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 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?
29,173
Total Housing Units
27,559
Occupied Units
1,614
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,500
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,245
Median Rent
1981
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48197 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 134 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 148 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 171 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 179 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 188 |
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 1,038 business establishments in ZIP 48197, employing approximately 14,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $745,839,000.
1,038
Businesses
14,110
Employees
$745.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 192 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 153 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 99 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 78 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 48197 vs 48190 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48190 | Whittaker, MI | 107 | 4.9 mi |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti, MI | 38,186 | 5.8 mi |
| 48108 | Ann Arbor, MI | 26,164 | 5.5 mi |
| 48191 | Willis, MI | 4,054 | 6.3 mi |
| 48104 | Ann Arbor, MI | 38,315 | 6.5 mi |
| 48111 | Belleville, MI | 42,313 | 7.4 mi |
| 48160 | Milan, MI | 13,785 | 8.4 mi |
| 48109 | Ann Arbor, MI | 6,904 | 7.7 mi |
| 48105 | Ann Arbor, MI | 33,905 | 10.1 mi |
| 48188 | Canton, MI | 41,025 | 9.5 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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