| ZIP Code | 48187 |
|---|---|
| City | Canton |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 734 |
| Elevation | 692 ft |
| Latitude | 42.325573 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.483576 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.0% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 503 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,896 (14.1%) |
| Some College | 2,752 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 4,345 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,695 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,538 (53.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,980 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $341,400 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,435/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,548 |
| Vacant Units | 1,135 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,548 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,135 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 48187 is located in Canton, Michigan, within Wayne County. With a population of 52,710, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 48187 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,980 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48187 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $341,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,435 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 48187 is majority White (64.64%). Residents are highly educated — 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48187 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 48187 in Canton, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 52,710 residents, a median household income of $117,980, and a median home value of $341,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.