ZIP Code 48170
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Plymouth · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 39,963
- Median income
- $114,278
- Median home value
- $417,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.1%
- Land area
- 88.5 sq mi
452/sq mi
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48170 in Plymouth, Michigan has a population of 39,963. The median household income is $114,278, which is 50% above the national average. Median home value is $417,600, 50% above the US average. 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.5 square miles in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 39,963 residents, producing a population density of 452 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 48170 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48170 sits at $114,278 (56% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $67,147. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 48170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48170 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 48170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48170.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
273 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
147 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
133 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 48170, Plymouth, 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
39,963
Population
88.5
Area (sq mi)
452
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48170?
45.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
7.4%
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?
$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
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?
18,143
Total Housing Units
17,308
Occupied Units
835
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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