ZIP Code 48197 Demographics

Washtenaw County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48197 compared to county averages.

Total Population

66,422

↓ 82.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,521

↓ 19.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$258,500

↓ 23.1% vs county

Median Age

32.1 yrs

↑ 6.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

↓ +50.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48197 compares to Washtenaw County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48197 $68k Washtenaw $84k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48197 $259k Washtenaw $336k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

25.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

52.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,137

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48197 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$258,500
Down Payment (20%)$51,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,641P&I: $1307 | Tax: $259 | Ins: $75
Rent (Local Median)
$1,137
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $504/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48197, sorted by distance.

48198 5.8 mi away washtenaw county 48188 9.5 mi away wayne county 48187 11.6 mi away wayne county 48170 12.8 mi away wayne county 48184 13.1 mi away wayne county 48174 14.1 mi away wayne county 48242 14.2 mi away wayne county 48186 14.7 mi away wayne county

About Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is located in Michigan and has a total population of 370,231. The county's median household income is $84,245 and median home value is $336,300. ZIP code 48197 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Washtenaw County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.