ZIP Code 48168
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Northville · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 21,781
- Median income
- $187,589
- Median home value
- $582,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.8%
- Land area
- 52.8 sq mi
412/sq mi
▲ 146% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 109% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48168 in Northville, Michigan has a population of 21,781. The median household income is $187,589, which is 146% above the national average. Median home value is $582,600, 109% above the US average. 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48168 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.8 square miles in Northville, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 21,781 residents, producing a population density of 412 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 48168 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48168 sits at $187,589 (156% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $84,635. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $582,600 (165% above the state average) with median rent at $2,249 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48168 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48168 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 48168
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48168.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Retail trade 34
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 32
Accommodation and food services
32 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 48168, Northville, 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
21,781
Population
52.8
Area (sq mi)
412
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48168?
44.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
20.8%
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?
$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
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?
9,379
Total Housing Units
9,058
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48168 vs 48167 →
| 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 |
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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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