ZIP Code 48197 Demographics & Data

Insights on Ypsilanti, MI (ZIP Code 48197)

Michigan

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 48197

The 48197 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Ypsilanti in Michigan in Washtenaw County in the United States. The current population estimate is 68,108. It is estimated that about 43.8% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $31,428. The median age in the 48197 ZIP Code is 30.3 years, with 12.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $61,341, and approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 48197

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48197 is 68,108.

Ypsilanti, MI

The 48197 ZIP Code is associated with Ypsilanti, MI in Washtenaw County.

Area Codes associated with 48197

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48197 include 734.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48197

Sunrise: 8:02 am
Sunset: 5:21 pm
Sunrise in 48197 8:02 am
Sunrise in 48197 5:21 pm

Weather forecast for 48197

Tonight's forecast for 48197: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

Current air quality in 48197

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48197 Good

Internet in 48197

An estimated 94.9% of households in ZIP Code 48197 have a computer, while about 87.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48197

In ZIP Code 48197, females make up an estimated 50.9% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.1%.

Health Insurance in 48197

Approximately 6.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48197 (Ypsilanti, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48197

The median household income in ZIP Code 48197 is $61,341, while the region's mean household income is $78,473. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,428. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48197 of $31,428 is approximately 0.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 8.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 7.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 48197 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.1% of 48197 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48197

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.7%
$200,000 or more per year 5.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48197

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48197, 94.7% is one race, while 5.3% are two or more races. Approximately 6.2% of 48197 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48197 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.3%), followed by Black or African American (27.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48197

Industry Percent
White 68.3%
Black or African American 27.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 6.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48197

Residents of ZIP Code 48197 are younger than average. The median age of 30.3 years in ZIP Code 48197 is approximately 20.47% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 48197 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 48197 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48197

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 4.9%
10 to 14 years 4.9%
15 to 19 years 9.7%
20 to 24 years 14.3%
25 to 34 years 17.3%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 11.1%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 4.6%
65 to 74 years 6.3%
75 to 84 years 2.2%
85 years and over 1.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48197

In ZIP Code 48197, 84.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 3.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Washtenaw County region.

Language Spoken in 48197

Language Spoken Percent
English only 84.3%
Spanish 4.7%
Other Indo-European languages 4.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.0%
Other languages 3.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48197

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48197, an estimated 20.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Washtenaw County region.

Age of Housing in 48197

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 10.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48197

In ZIP Code 48197, 92.4% of the population graduated high school, while 43.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.1% in this Washtenaw County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48197

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.1%
Some college, no degree 22.9%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 25.6%
Graduate or professional degree 18.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48197 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48197

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48197 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48197 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48197 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48197

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48197

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48197 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48197 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes electricity rates in 48197 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48197

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48197 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.26¢/kWh 13.5¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48197

Month ZIP Code 48197 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.03 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.03 3 6.31
Mar 4.98 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.33 5.13 7.3
May 5.57 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.69 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.35 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.03 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.72 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes solar power levels in 48197 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48197 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48197, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48197 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Washtenaw County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48197

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 538
Credit reporting or credit repair services 332
Debt collection 75
Credit card or prepaid card 34
Checking or savings account 29
Other 66
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48197

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 437
Improper use of your report 318
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 74
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 48
Attempts to collect debt not owed 46
Other 151
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48197

In 48197, 69.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.3 minutes. Approximately 32.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48197 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 48197 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48197. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48197

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 2.8%
Manufacturing 11.0%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.3%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.0%
Public administration 2.5%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.