48187 ZIP Code, Canton, MI
48187 is a ZIP code in Canton, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 18 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48188, 48170 and 48185. 53,376 people live here in 19,783 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Michigan ZIP codes. At about 2,952 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $120,321, well above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Canton, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 18 sq mi
- Population: 53,376
- Median household income: $120,321
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 53,376 |
| Households | 19,783 |
| Median household income | $120,321 |
| Income per person | $52,634 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Homeowners | 71.4% |
| Median home value | $364,200 |
| Median rent | $1,464 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 21.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.7% |
| $35–50K | 7.6% |
| $50–75K | 11.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 20.9% |
| $150–200K | 17.4% |
| $200K+ | 20.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 7.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.2% |
| Owned outright | 21.2% |
| Rented | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.2% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 17.6% |
| 20+ units | 4.9% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 48187
1,155 business establishments with 15,495 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 176
- Accommodation and Food Services: 164
- Retail Trade: 161
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 140
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 107
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 55
- Construction: 53
- Transportation and Warehousing: 52
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48188 (2.7 mi)
- 48170 — Plymouth city, MI (3.9 mi)
- 48185 — Westland city, MI (5.1 mi)
- 48184 — Wayne city, MI (5.7 mi)
- 48168 — Northville city, MI (6.2 mi)
- 48186 — Westland city, MI (6.2 mi)
- 48150 — Livonia city, MI (6.3 mi)
- 48198 — Ypsilanti city, MI (6.3 mi)
Areas that include 48187
- Canton, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 67: highest median household income in Wayne County
- No. 8 of 67: highest median home value in Wayne County
- No. 7 of 67: highest share of households with children in Wayne County
- No. 21 of 67: highest median age in Wayne County
- No. 18 of 67: fastest population growth in Wayne County
Mail every home in 48187
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48187, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48187 in?
- 48187 is a Canton, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48187 in?
- 48187 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48187?
- About 53,376 people (±1,515), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 52,498.
- What is the median household income in 48187?
- $120,321 (±$5,059), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48187?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48187 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48187?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48188 (2.7 mi), 48170 (3.9 mi, Plymouth), 48185 (5.1 mi, Westland), 48184 (5.7 mi, Wayne), 48168 (6.2 mi, Northville) and 48186 (6.2 mi, Westland).
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