Data Profile of ZIP Code 48198

Insights on Ypsilanti, MI (ZIP Code 48198)

Michigan

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 48198

The 48198 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Ypsilanti in Michigan in Washtenaw County in the United States. The current population estimate is 38,451. It is estimated that about 28.7% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,997. The median age in the 48198 ZIP Code is 34.5 years, with 16.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $46,508, while about 18% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 48198

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48198 is 38,451.

Ypsilanti, MI

The 48198 ZIP Code is associated with Ypsilanti, MI in Washtenaw County.

Area Codes associated with 48198

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48198 include 734.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48198

Sunrise: 6:09 am
Sunset: 8:52 pm
Sunrise in 48198 6:09 am
Sunrise in 48198 8:52 pm

Weather forecast for 48198

This Afternoon's forecast for 48198: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 48198

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48198 Good

Internet in 48198

An estimated 91.7% of households in ZIP Code 48198 have a computer, while about 82.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48198

In ZIP Code 48198, females make up an estimated 52.6% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 47.4%.

Health Insurance in 48198

Approximately 8.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48198 (Ypsilanti, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48198

The median household income in ZIP Code 48198 is $46,508, while the region's mean household income is $65,629. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,997. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48198 of $27,997 is approximately 11.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 18.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately92.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 48198 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 48198 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 3.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48198

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48198, 94.7% is one race, while 5.3% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 48198 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48198 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.3%), followed by Black or African American (40.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48198. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48198

Industry Percent
White 59.3%
Black or African American 40.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48198

Residents of ZIP Code 48198 are younger than average. The median age of 34.5 years in ZIP Code 48198 is approximately 9.45% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 48198 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 48198 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.8%
5 to 9 years 6.5%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 6.3%
20 to 24 years 8.7%
25 to 34 years 14.9%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 6.3%
60 to 64 years 5.6%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 3.3%
85 years and over 1.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48198

In ZIP Code 48198, 91.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 48198

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.1%
Spanish 4.3%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48198, an estimated 21.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Washtenaw County region.

Age of Housing in 48198

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 21.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198

In ZIP Code 48198, 89.3% of the population graduated high school, while 28.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.4% in this Washtenaw County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48198

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.4%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 17.6%
Graduate or professional degree 11.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48198 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 29.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48198 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.4% of adults 18 and older in this Washtenaw County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 24.9%
High blood pressure 29.4%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 5.9%
Current asthma 12.2%
Coronary heart disease 5.4%
Diagnosed diabetes 10.5%
High cholesterol 29.9%
Chronic kidney disease 3.1%
Stroke 3.3%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48198

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48198 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.8% of those 18 and above in 48198 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48198 include sleeping less than 7 hours (38.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (35.0% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 48198

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.1%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 74.5%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 69.4%
Cholesterol screening 82.8%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 62.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48198. 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 48198. 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 48198

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 15.0%
Current smoking 17.6%
No leisure-time physical activity 21.8%
Obesity 35.0%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 38.7%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48198

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48198 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.86% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.44% 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 48198. This visualizes electricity rates in 48198 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48198

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48198 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 18.57¢/kWh 13.73¢/kWh 8.02¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48198

Month ZIP Code 48198 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.95 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.86 3 6.31
Mar 4.86 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.25 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.08 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.85 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.6 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.36 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.32 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.35 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 48198. This visualizes solar power levels in 48198 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48198

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48198, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48198 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 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 48198. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48198

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 217
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 109
Debt collection 35
Mortgage 20
Checking or savings account 13
Other 43
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48198

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 153
Improper use of your report 93
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 50
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 29
Attempts to collect debt not owed 19
Other 93
* 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 48198. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48198

In 48198, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.8 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48198 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 48198 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 48198. 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 48198

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 3.3%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.0%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 2.4%

Notes

  • [5] All 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.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.