Ann Arbor

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan

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Ann Arbor is a city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with 123,851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barton Hills, 3.1 miles NW.

About Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is a city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. The county seat, it had a population of 123,851 in 2020, making it the fifth-most populous city in Michigan.

The city is home to the University of Michigan, the oldest university in the state. Its economy is primarily focused on high technology, with numerous startup companies drawn to the area due to the university's robust research and development activities.

Founded in 1824 with American settlers from the East Coast, it was incorporated as a city in 1851. Located on the Huron River, Ann Arbor is the principal city of its metropolitan area, and it is also included in the Detroit–Warren–Ann Arbor combined statistical area and that of Great Lakes megalopolis.

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Living in Ann Arbor

Median household income
$82,212
Median home value
$453,400
Median rent
$1,649/mo
Median age
27.7
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Ann Arbor, MI population

Ann Arbor had 123,851 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census123,851
Density4,358 per sq mi (1,683 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ann Arbor at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyWashtenaw County
TypeCity
Population123,851 (2020)
Land area28.42 sq mi (73.6 km²)
Water area0.87 sq mi (2.25 km²)
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates42.2761° N, 83.7312° W
ZIP codes48104, 48108, 48109
Official websitea2gov.org
Census code (GEOID)2603000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ann Arbor

What county is Ann Arbor in?

Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

What is the population of Ann Arbor, MI?

123,851 people lived in Ann Arbor at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ann Arbor, MI?

The main ZIP code is 48104. Other ZIP codes: 48108, 48109.

What is the elevation of Ann Arbor?

840 feet (256 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ann Arbor?

Barton Hills (3.1 mi), Ypsilanti (6.0 mi), Saline (7.4 mi), Dexter (8.6 mi), Whitmore Lake (10.0 mi).

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