🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48158

Manchester

ZIP Code 48158 is a standard zip code serving Manchester, Manchester, Michigan (MI), in Washtenaw County, United States. It has an estimated population of 7,309 with a median household income of $71,332. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Washtenaw
City: Manchester
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.155500
Longitude: -84.033200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 93.89 mi²
Water Area: 1.53 mi²
Population Density: 78.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.250072°N, 42.072128°S, -83.893521°E, -84.172163°W

With 7,309 residents spread across 93.89 square miles, this area has a population density of 78.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

7,309

Population

60th percentile

$71,332

Median Income

85th percentile

$195,400

Median Home Value

70th percentile

93.89 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48158 is $71,332, and the median home value is $195,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

3,205

Total Units

2,934

Occupied Units

91.5%

Occupancy Rate

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