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Canton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48187

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

49,148
1,050/sq mi
$120,321
Median income
$364,200
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,050
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48187 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48187 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, with 49,148 residents across 46.8 square miles, a density of 1,050 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48187 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,321 (64% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,634. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $364,200 (66% above the state average), median rent at $1,464 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48187, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 48187

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48187.

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 48187, Canton, 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

49,148

Population

46.8

Area (sq mi)

1,050

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48187?

40.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 9.8%
Asian 16.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

How ZIP 48187 ranks nationally

Canton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,321 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$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

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ZIP 48187 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 48187 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48187 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 48187 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
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Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931
48227 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 45,380

Related Areas

Wayne County Canton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48187 in? ▼
ZIP code 48187 (Canton) 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 48187? ▼
ZIP code 48187 in Canton, MI has a population of 49,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48187? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48187 is $120,321, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48187? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48187 is $364,200, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48187? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48187 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48187? ▼
ZIP code 48187 has 1,155 business establishments employing approximately 15,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48187? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48187 are: Health care and social assistance (176), Accommodation and food services (164), Retail trade (161). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48187? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48187 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 48187? ▼
In ZIP code 48187, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 48187? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48187 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48187? ▼
In ZIP code 48187, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48187? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48187 is 5.6% 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.