🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48187

Canton

ZIP Code 48187 is a standard zip code serving Canton, Canton, Michigan (MI), in Wayne County, United States. It has an estimated population of 49,148 with a median household income of $76,430. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Wayne
City: Canton
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.332000
Longitude: -83.469500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 18.07 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 2719.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.352465°N, 42.305817°S, -83.428283°E, -83.547548°W

With 49,148 residents spread across 18.07 square miles, this area has a population density of 2719.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

49,148

Population

95th percentile

$76,430

Median Income

85th percentile

$186,700

Median Home Value

70th percentile

18.07 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48187 is $76,430, and the median home value is $186,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

19,185

Total Units

18,059

Occupied Units

94.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Canton, MI.

48188

Canton

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