ZIP Code 48176
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Saline · Washtenaw County · Michigan
- Population
- 21,447
- Median income
- $114,206
- Median home value
- $408,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.2%
- Land area
- 192.5 sq mi
111/sq mi
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48176 in Saline, Michigan has a population of 21,447. The median household income is $114,206, which is 50% above the national average. Median home value is $408,300, 47% above the US average. 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48176 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.5 square miles in Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 21,447 residents, producing a population density of 111 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 48176 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48176 sits at $114,206 (56% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $55,755. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $408,300 (86% above the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48176 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washtenaw County, so you can benchmark 48176 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 48176
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48176.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 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 48176, Saline, 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
21,447
Population
192.5
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48176?
44.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
7.9%
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?
$114,206
Median Household Income
+56% vs state
$55,755
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 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?
9,352
Total Housing Units
8,910
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,300
Median Home Value
+86% vs state
$1,132
Median Rent
1989
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48176 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 136 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 145 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 162 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 176 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 184 |
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 547 business establishments in ZIP 48176, employing approximately 10,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $746,807,000.
547
Businesses
10,022
Employees
$746.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 54 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.4% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
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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