ZIP Code 48117
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Carleton · Monroe County · Michigan
- Population
- 10,124
- Median income
- $78,942
- Median home value
- $298,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.5%
- Land area
- 142.2 sq mi
71/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48117 in Carleton, Michigan has a population of 10,124. The median household income is $78,942, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $298,100, 7% above the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.2 square miles in Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan. The area is home to 10,124 residents, producing a population density of 71 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48117 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48117 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $298,100 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,120 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48117 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48117.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48117?
47.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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