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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48118

Washtenaw County · Ann Arbor, MI

Typical home value

$412,378[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+1.4%
10-year / yr
+3.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+45.2%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+72.5%
ZIP 48118 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48118 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48118 is worth $412,378. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,626[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Washtenaw County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
13,246[3]
Median household income
$88,278[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Washtenaw County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,091[5]
Moved in
11,464
Moved out
13,555

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Chelsea High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chelsea School District

    781 students

  • Beach Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Chelsea School District

    520 students

  • North Creek Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Chelsea School District

    486 students

  • South Meadows Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Chelsea School District

    469 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,085
Loan principal$329,903
Down payment$82,476
Total interest paid$420,772

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,896
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48118?
The typical home in 48118 is worth $412,378, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48118?
Home values in 48118 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 1.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48118?
The effective property tax rate in 48118 is 1.4% — roughly $5,626 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48118?
ZIP code 48118 has a population of 13,246 and a median household income of $88,278.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Ann Arbor, MI

    Typical home
    $445,650
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Manchester, MI

    Typical home
    $378,637
    Gross yield
  • Whitmore Lake CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $360,485
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Saline, MI

    Typical home
    $470,380
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Ypsilanti, MI

    Typical home
    $347,237
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Dexter, MI

    Typical home
    $507,741
    Gross yield

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