ZIP Code 48187
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Canton · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 49,148
- Median income
- $120,321
- Median home value
- $364,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.5%
- Land area
- 46.8 sq mi
1,050/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48187 in Canton, Michigan has a population of 49,148. The median household income is $120,321, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $364,200, 31% above the US average. 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48187 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.8 square miles in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 49,148 residents, producing a population density of 1,050 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 48187 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48187 sits at $120,321 (64% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,634. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $364,200 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,464 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48187 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48187 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 48187
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48187.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
176 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
107 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 48187, Canton, 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
49,148
Population
46.8
Area (sq mi)
1,050
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48187?
40.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
17.7%
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?
$120,321
Median Household Income
+64% vs state
$52,634
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 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?
21,075
Total Housing Units
19,783
Occupied Units
1,292
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,200
Median Home Value
+66% vs state
$1,464
Median Rent
1981
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48187 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 130 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 143 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 163 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 173 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 187 |
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 1,155 business establishments in ZIP 48187, employing approximately 15,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $735,126,000.
1,155
Businesses
15,495
Employees
$735.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 176 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 164 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 161 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 107 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 53 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 52 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 27 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.3% |
| Information | 14 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 48187 vs 48188 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48188 | Canton, MI | 41,025 | 3.0 mi |
| 48170 | Plymouth, MI | 39,963 | 3.5 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 5.3 mi |
| 48168 | Northville, MI | 21,781 | 6.0 mi |
| 48167 | Northville, MI | 21,534 | 7.6 mi |
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 36,506 | 6.3 mi |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 17,643 | 6.1 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 7.5 mi |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti, MI | 38,186 | 6.3 mi |
| 48150 | Livonia, MI | 27,127 | 6.5 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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