48198 ZIP Code — Ypsilanti, MI
Washtenaw County, Michigan
ZIP code 48198 is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, within Washtenaw County. It covers approximately 33.36 square miles and serves a population of 39,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.
About ZIP code 48198
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $58,479. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
39,867
population
33.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48198 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48198
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48198. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ypsilanti | Acceptable |
| Ypsilanti | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48197 Ypsilanti (4.9 mi)
48104 Ann Arbor (5.9 mi)
48109 Ann Arbor (6.1 mi)
48105 Ann Arbor (6.9 mi)
48170 Plymouth (7.2 mi)
48108 Ann Arbor (7.4 mi)
48111 Belleville (9.2 mi)
48168 Northville (9.8 mi)
48191 Willis (10.3 mi)
48184 Wayne (10.5 mi)
48178 South Lyon (11.7 mi)
48167 Northville (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,867 |
| Population density | 1,195 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2704 |
| Longitude | -83.5998 |
| 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 | 48.3% | 34.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 28.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 25.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 11.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
39,867
Population
1,195
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$58,479
Median household income
$32,808
Per capita income
$155,600
Median home value
$1,150
Median monthly rent
58.2%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
10,495
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,091
Under 5
1,137
1,191
5–9
1,241
1,348
10–14
1,405
1,395
15–19
1,453
1,641
20–24
1,709
3,404
25–34
3,545
2,454
35–44
2,556
2,264
45–54
2,359
1,122
55–59
1,168
1,051
60–64
1,095
1,662
65–74
1,732
691
75–84
720
212
85+
221
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,010 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 30,857 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,238 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.6%
Black or African American
32.6%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,321 | 48.6% |
| Black or African American | 13,642 | 32.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,859 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,953 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,181 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 748 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 34.6% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 28.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 25.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 11.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $58,479 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.6%
$50k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
21.7%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,150 |
| Owner occupied | 58.2% |
| Renter occupied | 41.8% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 14.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.7% |
| Electricity | 18.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,395 | 32.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,559 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,878 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,871 | 35.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,424 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,837 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.2% | 43.2% |
| Married | 36.7% | 34.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 498 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 433 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,214 | 37.2% |
| High school | 2,059 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,110 | 36.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.5%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Professional & management
9.1%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Construction
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.8%
Under 18 years
36.4%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,465 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 15.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 46.2% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,639 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,693 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,118 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 232 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 234 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,512 | 91.6% |
| Born in same state | 36,169 | 90.7% |
| Born in different state | 27,442 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 343 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,355 | 8.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,847 | 55.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,824 | 7.1% |
| French | 2,455 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 2,184 | 5.5% |
| English | 562 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 241 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 203 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 139 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 81 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48198
What city is ZIP code 48198 in?
ZIP code 48198 is primarily assigned to Ypsilanti, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48198 in?
ZIP code 48198 falls within Washtenaw County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48198?
19% of residents in ZIP code 48198 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48198?
The median home value in ZIP code 48198 is $155,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 48198?
ZIP code 48198 has an estimated population of 39,867 residents, with a density of 1,195 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48198?
The median household income in ZIP code 48198 is $58,479, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48198 in?
ZIP code 48198 observes the EST timezone.