PlainZIP

Northville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48168

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

21,781
412/sq mi
$187,589
Median income
$582,600
Median home value
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
412
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48168 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48168 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northville, Wayne County, Michigan, with 21,781 residents across 52.8 square miles, a density of 412 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48168 skews affluent, with a median household income of $187,589 (156% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $84,635. Poverty here runs at 3.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $582,600 for a typical home value (165% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,249 a month; 90.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48168, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48168.

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 48168, Northville, 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

21,781

Population

52.8

Area (sq mi)

412

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48168?

44.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

20.8%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 21.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$187,589

Median Household Income

+156% vs state

$84,635

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48168 ranks nationally

Northville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$187,589 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,379

Total Housing Units

9,058

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$582,600

Median Home Value

+165% vs state

$2,249

Median Rent

1999

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

+11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48168 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 121
2021 +7.5% 131
2022 +13.1% 148
2023 +9.5% 162
2024 +11.4% 180

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 415 business establishments in ZIP 48168, employing approximately 4,389 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,532,000.

415

Businesses

4,389

Employees

$307.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 23.1%
Health care and social assistance 63 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.4%
Retail trade 34 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Construction 18 4.3%
Finance and insurance 18 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.1%
Wholesale trade 15 3.6%
Manufacturing 12 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.4%
Educational services 8 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.4%
Information 5 1.2%

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 48168 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 48168 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 48168 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 48168 ranks the highest of 9 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
48167 Northville, MI 21,534 2.1 mi
48170 Plymouth, MI 39,963 2.7 mi
48374 Novi, MI 14,049 4.5 mi
48393 Wixom, MI 16,111 7.9 mi
48187 Canton, MI 49,148 6.0 mi
48375 Novi, MI 21,801 5.6 mi
48178 South Lyon, MI 29,320 6.8 mi
48377 Novi, MI 15,244 7.7 mi
48165 New Hudson, MI 6,339 7.7 mi
48188 Canton, MI 41,025 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Northville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48168 in? ▼
ZIP code 48168 (Northville) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48168? ▼
ZIP code 48168 in Northville, MI has a population of 21,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48168? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48168 is $187,589, which is 146% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48168? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48168 is $582,600, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48168? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48168 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48168? ▼
ZIP code 48168 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 4,389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48168? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48168 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Health care and social assistance (63), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48168? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48168 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 48168? ▼
In ZIP code 48168, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.8% 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 48168? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48168 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48168? ▼
In ZIP code 48168, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48168? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48168 is 3.2% 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.