48187 ZIP Code — Canton, MI
Wayne County, Michigan
ZIP code 48187 is located in Canton, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 18.08 square miles and serves a population of 52,861 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.
About ZIP code 48187
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $112,395. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
52,861
population
18.08
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48187 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48187
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48187. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Canton | Acceptable |
| Canton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,861 |
| Population density | 2,924 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3291 |
| Longitude | -83.4879 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 734 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 50.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 27.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
52,861
Population
2,924
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$112,395
Median household income
$49,487
Per capita income
$324,400
Median home value
$1,335
Median monthly rent
72.1%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
15,078
Housing units
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,538
Under 5
1,577
1,610
5–9
1,651
1,725
10–14
1,769
1,750
15–19
1,795
1,573
20–24
1,613
3,293
25–34
3,377
3,021
35–44
3,099
4,060
45–54
4,164
1,709
55–59
1,753
1,521
60–64
1,561
2,508
65–74
2,572
1,240
75–84
1,271
548
85+
563
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,496 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 40,365 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 8,702 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.9%
Asian
15.3%
Black or African American
8.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,630 | 67.9% |
| Asian | 8,256 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,667 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,034 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,074 | 2% |
| Other race | 256 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 50.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 27.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.4% | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
11.5%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k+
18.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.2% |
| $200k+ | 18.3% |
| Median income | $112,395 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
33.7%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
15.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,335 |
| Owner occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter occupied | 27.9% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.0% |
| Electricity | 13.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,331 | 58.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,119 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,553 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,354 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,157 | 37.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,651 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 28.1% |
| Married | 57.5% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
14.7%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
21.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 717 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 560 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,288 | 39.6% |
| High school | 3,031 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 3,769 | 28.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Manufacturing
21.6%
Professional & management
14.9%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Construction
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.0% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 17.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
6.2%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
12.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 15.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 75.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 7.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,254 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.1% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,746 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 2,899 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 120 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,433 | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 843 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,815 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 43,378 | 82.1% |
| Born in different state | 35,660 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 437 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,046 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,767 | 63.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,913 | 11.2% |
| French | 5,013 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 1,914 | 3.6% |
| German | 896 | 1.7% |
| Irish | 673 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 626 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 545 | 1% |
| Polish | 185 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 122 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48187
What part of Canton is ZIP code 48187?
ZIP code 48187 covers a portion of Canton, Michigan, within Wayne County.
What county is ZIP code 48187 in?
ZIP code 48187 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48187?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48187?
The median household income in ZIP code 48187 is $112,395, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48187?
The median home value in ZIP code 48187 is $324,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 48187?
ZIP code 48187 has an estimated population of 52,861 residents, with a density of 2,924 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48187 in?
ZIP code 48187 observes the EST timezone.