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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48198 has 40,067 residents and 16,906 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.2%, much lower than the state average of 73.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (33.1%, much higher than the state average of 13.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (13.7%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	40,067Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	39,507Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	41,609Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,201.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$63,678Source: Census ACS

Households:	16,906Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$178,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.35Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	38,356	37,995	38,095	37,879	37,970	38,191	38,486	38,797	38,451	38,818	40,248	39,867	39,507
Decennial Census	38,186	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	40,067	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.1

Male Median Age: 34.2

Female Median Age: 36.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,257	1,236	1,261	1,236	1,434	1,779	1,678	1,343	1,141	1,159	1,159	1,119	1,101	893	687	406	208	207
Female	1,268	1,243	1,210	1,134	1,564	1,914	1,733	1,451	1,223	1,198	1,218	1,281	1,210	1,129	795	514	313	365
Total	2,525	2,479	2,471	2,370	2,998	3,693	3,411	2,794	2,364	2,357	2,377	2,400	2,311	2,022	1,482	920	521	572

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	20,499	52.42%
Black:	13,266	33.93%
Hispanic:*	2,708	6.93%
Asian:	1,109	2.84%
American Indian:	187	0.48%
Hawaiian:	17	0.04%
Other:	1,316	3.37%
Total:	39,102	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	19,304	48.18%	34.2 years
Females:	20,763	51.82%	36.1 years
Total:	40,067	100%	35.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	35,329	89.42%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	465	1.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,891	4.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,822	9.40%
Total Population:	39,507	100%
Total Native Population:	35,794	90.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,713	9.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $63,678, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $21,952 (52.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,170. Family households earn a median of $74,766 versus $44,107 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,659). By gender, male median income is $54,401 and female is $47,406, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,995 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.9%, which is well above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,726	$40,749	$40,366	$40,924	$40,291	$40,961	$43,901	$45,721	$46,508	$51,825	$55,774	$58,479	$63,678
Median Family Income	$51,345	$49,743	$47,012	$46,487	$47,723	$48,543	$52,028	$54,749	$56,956	$65,090	$70,618	$72,936	$74,766
Median NonFamily Income	$32,485	$31,242	$31,206	$33,359	$32,099	$33,436	$35,189	$35,878	$35,454	$38,382	$38,054	$40,640	$44,107
Median Male Income	$43,133	$41,231	$40,109	$42,589	$42,584	$42,393	$41,920	$45,417	$45,060	$48,372	$48,209	$51,745	$54,401
Median Female Income	$34,601	$34,553	$34,137	$34,067	$34,230	$35,090	$35,363	$36,952	$40,043	$40,420	$40,707	$44,495	$47,406

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	19,546	61.99%
Unemployed:	1,875	5.95%
Not In Labor Force:	10,108	32.06%
Total:	31,529	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	7,578	38.77%
Service:	3,879	19.85%
Sales and Office:	3,813	19.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,225	6.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,051	15.61%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	19,546	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $178,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $61,400 (52.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,700. The median gross rent is $1,197, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $440 (58.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $280. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.57% (62.40% with a mortgage, 37.60% free-and-clear) and renters 41.43% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.19%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$116,900	$105,000	$93,900	$88,500	$89,500	$93,100	$95,900	$104,600	$113,600	$118,100	$131,300	$155,600	$178,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	367	5.38%
$500 to $999:	1,662	24.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,969	43.50%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,364	19.98%
$2,000 to $2,499:	307	4.50%
$2,500 to $2,999:	24	0.35%
$3,000 or more:	11	0.16%
No Rent:	122	1.79%
Total:	6,826	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$757	$772	$768	$775	$778	$799	$846	$893	$917	$962	$1,030	$1,150	$1,197

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	6,022	36.55%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,629	22.02%
Renter Occupied:	6,826	41.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,477	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,477	94.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	902	5.19%
Total Housing Units:	17,379	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	11,129	64.04%
Multi-Family Units:	5,221	30.04%
Other Units:	1,029	5.92%
Total Housing Units:	17,379	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 34.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (31.80%). High school or higher is 92.40%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (5.00%). Public coverage is 45.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.75%). College enrollment is 34.01%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	584	2.25%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,395	5.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,440	24.82%
Some college, no degree:	6,694	25.80%
Associate's degree:	1,876	7.23%
Bachelor's degree:	5,636	21.73%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,317	12.79%
Total:	25,942	100%
High school or higher:	23,963	92.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,953	34.51%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	24,129	53.70%
Public Insurance:	18,000	40.06%
No Insurance:	2,800	6.23%
Total:	44,929	100%
Has Health Insurance:	42,129	93.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.9%	16.9%	18.5%	16.9%	17.6%	18.5%	18.3%	18.0%	18.3%	16.0%	13.8%	15.0%	15.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	478	4.14%
Kindergarten:	458	3.97%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,354	37.75%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,321	20.12%
College or graduate school:	3,923	34.01%
Total:	11,534	100%
Early Childhood:	936	8.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,133	61.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Ypsilanti, Michigan
City Alias:	Superior Township, Superior Twp
Names to Avoid:	Willow Run
County:	Washtenaw County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	1:04:16 AM
Population:	40,067 [See All]
Area Code:	734
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.2704, -83.5998
Land Area:	33.357 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48198/zip-code-48198.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,706Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	581Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	23,285Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,208Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,826Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	445Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$111,078,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$473,854,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,167Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Ann Arbor, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:	11460Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	368,394Source: Census
MSA:	Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	33.357 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.901 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	3546.74 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Ann Arbor, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2689140Source: Census
Place Name:	Ypsilanti city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 48198 in Ypsilanti, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48198

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48198

Sources & References