48197 ZIP Code, Ypsilanti, MI
48197 is a ZIP code in Ypsilanti, Michigan in Washtenaw County. It covers 41 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48190, 48108 and 48104. 66,525 people live here in 27,559 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Michigan ZIP codes. At about 1,613 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $73,737, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ypsilanti, MI
- County: Washtenaw County
- Land area: 41 sq mi
- Population: 66,525
- Median household income: $73,737
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 66,525 |
| Households | 27,559 |
| Median household income | $73,737 |
| Income per person | $40,558 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Homeowners | 53.9% |
| Median home value | $294,500 |
| Median rent | $1,245 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.9% |
| $100–150K | 17.6% |
| $150–200K | 9.2% |
| $200K+ | 9.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.1% |
| 20–24 | 11.1% |
| 25–34 | 17.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 7.2% |
| 75+ | 4.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.5% |
| Owned outright | 17.7% |
| Rented | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 49.4% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 8.3% |
| 5–19 units | 23.9% |
| 20+ units | 10.1% |
| Mobile / other | 4.7% |
Businesses in 48197
1,038 business establishments with 14,110 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 192
- Retail Trade: 153
- Accommodation and Food Services: 122
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 110
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 99
- Construction: 78
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 61
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 59
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48190 (4.7 mi)
- 48108 — Ann Arbor city, MI (5.1 mi)
- 48104 — Ann Arbor city, MI (6.1 mi)
- 48198 — Ypsilanti city, MI (6.2 mi)
- 48191 (6.3 mi)
- 48109 — Ann Arbor city, MI (7.6 mi)
- 48111 — Belleville city, MI (7.8 mi)
- 48160 — Milan city, MI (8 mi)
Areas that include 48197
- Ypsilanti, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Washtenaw County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 21: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washtenaw County
- No. 4 of 21: lowest median age in Washtenaw County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48197, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48197 in?
- 48197 is a Ypsilanti, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Ypsilanti; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48197 in?
- 48197 is in Washtenaw County.
- What is the population of 48197?
- About 66,525 people (±1,610), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 67,895.
- What is the median household income in 48197?
- $73,737 (±$3,247), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48197?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48197 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48197?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48190 (4.7 mi), 48108 (5.1 mi, Ann Arbor), 48104 (6.1 mi, Ann Arbor), 48198 (6.2 mi, Ypsilanti), 48191 (6.3 mi) and 48109 (7.6 mi, Ann Arbor).
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