PlainZIP

Plymouth, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48170

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

39,963
452/sq mi
$114,278
Median income
$417,600
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plymouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
452
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48170 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, with 39,963 residents across 88.5 square miles, a density of 452 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48170 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,278 (56% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $67,147. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $417,600 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,227 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 48170 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48170.

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 48170, Plymouth, 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

39,963

Population

88.5

Area (sq mi)

452

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48170?

45.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$114,278

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$67,147

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48170 ranks nationally

Plymouth, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,278 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

What does housing look like?

18,143

Total Housing Units

17,308

Occupied Units

835

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$417,600

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,227

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48170 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 142
2021 +9.1% 154
2022 +9.6% 169
2023 +8.6% 184
2024 +3.4% 190

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 1,614 business establishments in ZIP 48170, employing approximately 33,685 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,456,466,000.

1,614

Businesses

33,685

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 273 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 159 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 147 9.1%
Retail trade 139 8.6%
Wholesale trade 133 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 119 7.4%
Manufacturing 111 6.9%
Construction 109 6.8%
Finance and insurance 104 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 87 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 44 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34 2.1%
Information 27 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 25 1.6%
Educational services 18 1.1%

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 48170 vs 48168 →

ZIP 48170 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 48170 ranks #4 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 48170 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 48170 ranks #7 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
48168 Northville, MI 21,781 2.7 mi
48167 Northville, MI 21,534 4.7 mi
48187 Canton, MI 49,148 3.5 mi
48374 Novi, MI 14,049 7.1 mi
48188 Canton, MI 41,025 6.1 mi
48198 Ypsilanti, MI 38,186 7.0 mi
48375 Novi, MI 21,801 7.6 mi
48185 Westland, MI 47,618 7.8 mi
48377 Novi, MI 15,244 10.1 mi
48178 South Lyon, MI 29,320 8.6 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 Plymouth, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48170 in? ▼
ZIP code 48170 (Plymouth) 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 48170? ▼
ZIP code 48170 in Plymouth, MI has a population of 39,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48170 is $114,278, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48170 is $417,600, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48170 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48170? ▼
ZIP code 48170 has 1,614 business establishments employing approximately 33,685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48170 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (273), Health care and social assistance (159), Other services (except public administration) (147). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48170 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 48170? ▼
In ZIP code 48170, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 48170? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48170 is 23.3 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 48170? ▼
In ZIP code 48170, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48170 is 4.3% 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.