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ZIP 48198

Pop. 39,244·Washtenaw County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,604/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$361
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ZIP 48198 · $1,604
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,248/yr
At $1,604/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWashtenaw County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48198 (Ypsilanti, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,244
Median income
$63,326
Median age
33.8
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
23.1%
29%
23.9%
13.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3429%
35–5423.9%
55–6410.2%
65+13.8%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.1%
34%
White48.1%
Black34%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian2.1%
Other7.6%
Education (25+)
26.7%
31.1%
34.9%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48198 in Ypsilanti, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,774 → $63,326
up 13.5%
Population
40,248 → 39,244
down 2.5%
Renter share
41.5% → 42.5%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 34.9%
+4.8 pts
Median age
34.4 → 33.8
-0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,774 in 2021 to $63,326 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 48198 in Ypsilanti, MI losing about 1,004 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.1% to 34.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48198 covers Ypsilanti, MI. The median rent here is $1,604/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($63,326/yr), ZIP 48198 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48198?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48198 (Ypsilanti, MI) is $1,604. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48198 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48198's median rent of $1,604/mo is $361 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48198 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48198 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #62 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,604/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48198?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,604/mo in ZIP 48198. The local median household income is $63,326/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48198?

Rent in ZIP 48198 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48198 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48198 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,604/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($63,326/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48198 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48198 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 48198 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48198 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48198 compare to the rest of Ypsilanti?

ZIP 48198 is pricier than Ypsilanti as a whole. At $1,604/mo, it's $169 above the Ypsilanti citywide median of $1,435/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48198 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48198 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,604/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 48198's median household income ($63,326/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.25%
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