ZIP Code 48103: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 55,054 Household income: $116,194 Rent: $1,810

Overview

Total population

55,054

Rent

$1,810

Year built

1977

Household income

$116,194

Per capita income

$69,131

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Washtenaw County

City

Ann Arbor

Total population

55,054

Adults over 25

39,463

Total households

24,258

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$116,194

Per capita income

$69,131

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,810

Year built

1977

Households that rent

33.5%

Households that own

66.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

70.8%

Black

5.8%

Asian

9.5%

Two or more races

10.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

20,500 (69.5%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

8,991 (30.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

11.5%

High school graduate or GED

8.1%

Some college or associate degree

5.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

75.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 48103 with: Washtenaw County, MI Ann Arbor metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48103

Total population55,054

Rent$1,810

Year built1977

Household income$116,194

Per capita income$69,131

Poverty rate8.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Washtenaw County, MI

Total population369,822

Rent$1,463

Year built1978

Household income$89,180

Per capita income$52,714

Poverty rate14.2%

Unemployment rate3.9%

Ann Arbor Metro Area, MI

Total population369,822

Rent$1,463

Year built1978

Household income$89,180

Per capita income$52,714

Poverty rate14.2%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP48103	CountyWashtenaw, MI	Metro AreaAnn Arbor metro area, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	55,054	369,822	369,822	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,810	$1,463	$1,463	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1977	1978	1978	1972	1980
Household income	$116,194	$89,180	$89,180	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$69,131	$52,714	$52,714	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	8.4%	14.2%	14.2%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.9%	3.8%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 48103

Rent & Income

In 48103, the typical monthly rent is $1,810 and the typical household income is $116,194. Rent here is higher than Michigan, and household income is higher than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 8.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 33.5% of households. About 45.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 75.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 48103 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 48103 — Poverty

How ZIP 48103 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,810	87 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$116,194	9 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	8.4%	28 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48103

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 87th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. At the state level, values extend from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 48103 holds the 9th out of 88 ZIP Codes. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 48103 ranks 28th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48103 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,810 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48103

Annual Household Income: $116,194

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48103

Estimated Rate: 8.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48103

In ZIP Code 48103, households that rent: 8,128 (33.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,128	33.5%
Owner-Occupied	16,130	66.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48103

In ZIP Code 48103, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,690 (45.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,690	45.4%
Other renter households	4,438	54.6%
Total renter households	8,128	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48103

Less than High School: 4,542 people (11.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,208 people (8.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,008 people (5.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 29,705 people (75.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 39,463

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.