ZIP Code 48104: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 43,979 Household income: $64,231 Rent: $1,639

Overview

Total population

43,979

Rent

$1,639

Year built

1965

Household income

$64,231

Per capita income

$52,000

Poverty rate

36.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

66.8%

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).

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

43,979

Adults over 25

18,253

Total households

17,526

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

$64,231

Per capita income

$52,000

Poverty rate

36.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

66.8%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,639

Year built

1965

Households that rent

63.1%

Households that own

36.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.7

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

74.7%

Black

Asian

13.9%

Two or more races

6.2%

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

5.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.9%

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

16,203 (72.8%)

Commute time to work

19 mins

Work from home

6,058 (27.2%)

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

10.8%

High school graduate or GED

5.3%

Some college or associate degree

3.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

80.9%

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 48104 with: Washtenaw County, MI Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48104

Total population43,979

Rent$1,639

Year built1965

Household income$64,231

Per capita income$52,000

Poverty rate36.3%

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, MI

Total population122,036

Rent$1,649

Year built1971

Household income$82,212

Per capita income$55,459

Poverty rate23.8%

Unemployment rate3.2%

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	ZIP48104	CountyWashtenaw, MI	CityAnn Arbor, MI	Metro AreaAnn Arbor metro area, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	43,979	369,822	122,036	369,822	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,639	$1,463	$1,649	$1,463	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1965	1978	1971	1978	1972	1980
Household income	$64,231	$89,180	$82,212	$89,180	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$52,000	$52,714	$55,459	$52,714	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	36.3%	14.2%	23.8%	14.2%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.9%	3.2%	3.8%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 48104

Rent & Income

In 48104, the typical monthly rent is $1,639 and the typical household income is $64,231. Rent here is similar to Ann Arbor and higher than Michigan, and household income is lower than both Ann Arbor and Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 36.3%, which is higher than in both Ann Arbor and Michigan.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 63.1% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 66.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 80.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 48104 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 48104 — Poverty

How ZIP 48104 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,639	83 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$64,231	56 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	36.3%	85 / 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 48104

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 83rd out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 48104 ranks 56th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 85th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Across Michigan, figures vary from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48104 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,639 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 48104

Annual Household Income: $64,231

💡 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 48104

Estimated Rate: 36.3%

💡 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 48104

In ZIP Code 48104, households that rent: 11,058 (63.1%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,058	63.1%
Owner-Occupied	6,468	36.9%

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 48104

In ZIP Code 48104, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,392 (66.8%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,392	66.8%
Other renter households	3,666	33.2%
Total renter households	11,058	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 48104

Less than High School: 1,969 people (10.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 959 people (5.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 560 people (3.1%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,765 people (80.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 18,253

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.