| ZIP Code | 48188 |
|---|---|
| City | Canton |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 734 |
| Elevation | 681 ft |
| Latitude | 42.286081 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.487072 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.6% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 753 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,003 (13.3%) |
| Some College | 2,449 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 3,749 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,349 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,824 (55.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,037 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $356,700 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,536/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,885 |
| Vacant Units | 557 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,885 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 557 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 48188 is located in Canton, Michigan, within Wayne County. With a population of 45,522, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 48188 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,037 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48188 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $356,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,536 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 48188 is majority White (58.18%). Residents are highly educated — 63.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48188 stands at 3.8%, 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 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 48188 in Canton, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,522 residents, a median household income of $118,037, and a median home value of $356,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.