Checked
ZIP Code 48118
Chelsea, MI, Washtenaw County
Population
13,246
Land area
86.2sq mi
People per sq mi
154
City
Chelsea
ZIP 48118 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48118 at a glance
- The median household income is $88,278, 21% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,200 (54% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,636 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48118
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48118, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,278
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$357,200
Prices +7.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,636/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
51.3%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
362
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,505
$359M annual payroll
PPP loans
$41.3M
419 loans
Campaign donations
$209K
61% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48118, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
819
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
416
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48118, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48118?
- ZIP code 48118 is in Chelsea, MI (Washtenaw County).
- What county is ZIP code 48118 in?
- ZIP code 48118 is mostly in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48118?
- About 13,246 people live in the 48118 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.