🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48178

South Lyon

ZIP Code 48178 is a standard zip code serving South Lyon, South Lyon, Michigan (MI), in Oakland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 29,320 with a median household income of $72,091. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Oakland
City: South Lyon
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.456700
Longitude: -83.659000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 50.66 mi²
Water Area: 1.87 mi²
Population Density: 579.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.517259°N, 42.365184°S, -83.553107°E, -83.755247°W

With 29,320 residents spread across 50.66 square miles, this area has a population density of 579.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

29,320

Population

85th percentile

$72,091

Median Income

85th percentile

$193,800

Median Home Value

70th percentile

50.66 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48178 is $72,091, and the median home value is $193,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,837

Total Units

11,014

Occupied Units

93.0%

Occupancy Rate

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