PlainZIP

Carleton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48117

Monroe County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,124
71/sq mi
$78,942
Median income
$298,100
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carleton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, home to 10,124 residents across 142.2 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48117 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,942 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,571. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $298,100 for a typical home value (36% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,120 a month; 89.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 48117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carleton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48117.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48117, Carleton, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,124

Population

142.2

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48117?

47.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,942

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$40,571

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48117 ranks nationally

Carleton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,942 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,258

Total Housing Units

4,141

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$298,100

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,120

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48117 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 121
2021 +10.8% 134
2022 +7.0% 143
2023 +10.6% 159
2024 +6.9% 170

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 141 business establishments in ZIP 48117, employing approximately 1,926 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,663,000.

141

Businesses

1,926

Employees

$123.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 19.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 13.5%
Retail trade 18 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.1%
Wholesale trade 9 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.0%
Manufacturing 6 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48117 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48117 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48164 New Boston, MI 9,175 5.4 mi
48162 Monroe, MI 29,344 6.3 mi
48159 Maybee, MI 2,582 7.6 mi
48134 Flat Rock, MI 21,408 7.1 mi
48166 Newport, MI 11,569 7.4 mi
48161 Monroe, MI 26,470 10.3 mi
48111 Belleville, MI 42,313 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

48162 standard
Monroe, MI
Pop: 29,344
48161 standard
Monroe, MI
Pop: 26,470
48182 standard
Temperance, MI
Pop: 21,708
48166 standard
Newport, MI
Pop: 11,569
48144 standard
Lambertville, MI
Pop: 9,952
48131 standard
Dundee, MI
Pop: 6,764

Related Areas

Monroe County Carleton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48117 in? ▼
ZIP code 48117 (Carleton) is located in Monroe County, Michigan. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48117? ▼
ZIP code 48117 in Carleton, MI has a population of 10,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48117 is $78,942, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48117 is $298,100, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48117 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48117? ▼
ZIP code 48117 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,926 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48117 are: Construction (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (19), Retail trade (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48117 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48117? ▼
In ZIP code 48117, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48117 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48117? ▼
In ZIP code 48117, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48117 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.