48197 ZIP Code — Ypsilanti, MI
Washtenaw County, Michigan
ZIP code 48197 is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, within Washtenaw County. It covers approximately 41.23 square miles and serves a population of 66,422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.
About ZIP code 48197
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $67,521.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
66,422
population
41.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48197 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48197
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48197. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ypsilanti | Acceptable |
| Ypsilanti | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48198 Ypsilanti (4.9 mi)
48108 Ann Arbor (5.7 mi)
48191 Willis (6 mi)
48104 Ann Arbor (6.8 mi)
48109 Ann Arbor (7.6 mi)
48111 Belleville (7.7 mi)
48160 Milan (8.5 mi)
48105 Ann Arbor (9.7 mi)
48176 Saline (10.8 mi)
48170 Plymouth (12 mi)
48184 Wayne (12.4 mi)
48164 New Boston (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 66,422 |
| Population density | 1,611 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2017 |
| Longitude | -83.6219 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 734 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 34.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 25.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 11.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
66,422
Population
1,611
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$67,521
Median household income
$37,200
Per capita income
$258,500
Median home value
$1,137
Median monthly rent
52.8%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
15,258
Housing units
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,799
Under 5
1,872
1,747
5–9
1,817
1,947
10–14
2,025
2,817
15–19
2,931
3,918
20–24
4,076
5,532
25–34
5,756
4,370
35–44
4,548
3,478
45–54
3,619
1,646
55–59
1,712
1,732
60–64
1,802
2,216
65–74
2,306
970
75–84
1,010
380
85+
396
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,290 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 53,132 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,278 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 32.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.5%
Black or African American
22.6%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,454 | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 15,760 | 22.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,595 | 8% |
| Asian | 3,919 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,362 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,482 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 34.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 25.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 11.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $67,521 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
43.0%
$300k–$500k
28.2%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,137 |
| Owner occupied | 52.8% |
| Renter occupied | 47.2% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 49.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.5% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.6% |
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,741 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,576 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,867 | 25.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,584 | 28.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,892 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,623 | 21.0% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.2% | 45.3% |
| Married | 39.2% | 36.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,003 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 753 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,921 | 27.1% |
| High school | 3,280 | 15.0% |
| College / grad school | 10,906 | 49.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.0%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Retail trade
10.4%
Other services
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Construction
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.2% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.7% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 24.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,281 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,751 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,880 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 690 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 762 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 639 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58,591 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 57,666 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 43,392 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 925 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,831 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,624 | 59.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,059 | 9.1% |
| French | 5,215 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 4,430 | 6.7% |
| English | 1,056 | 1.6% |
| Irish | 645 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 620 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 367 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 109 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 78 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48197
What part of Ypsilanti is ZIP code 48197?
ZIP code 48197 covers a portion of Ypsilanti, Michigan, within Washtenaw County.
What county is ZIP code 48197 in?
ZIP code 48197 falls within Washtenaw County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48197?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48197?
ZIP code 48197 has an estimated population of 66,422 residents, with a density of 1,611 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48197?
The median household income in ZIP code 48197 is $67,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48197?
The median home value in ZIP code 48197 is $258,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 48197 in?
ZIP code 48197 observes the EST timezone.