48188 ZIP Code — Canton, MI

Wayne County, Michigan

ZIP code 48188 is located in Canton, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 17.89 square miles and serves a population of 45,390 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 48188

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $337,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $115,025. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 48188 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

45,390

population

17.89

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48188 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48188

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48188. 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	45,390
Population density	2,537 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	17.89 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2857
Longitude	-83.4860
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	20.9%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	15.4%	4.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

45,390

Population

2,537

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$115,025

Median household income

$49,484

Per capita income

$337,100

Median home value

$1,455

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

13,904

Housing units

57.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,356

Under 5

1,413

1,311

5–9

1,367

1,722

10–14

1,796

1,386

15–19

1,446

1,096

20–24

1,143

2,770

25–34

2,888

3,264

35–44

3,404

3,025

45–54

3,154

1,722

55–59

1,795

1,458

60–64

1,521

2,109

65–74

2,200

787

75–84

821

213

85+

223

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,733	23.6%
18 and over	34,657	76.4%
65 and over	6,353	14.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.3%

Asian 22.8%

Black or African American 11.2%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	26,948	58.3%
Asian	10,543	22.8%
Black or African American	5,198	11.2%
Two or more races	2,486	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	847	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	107	0.2%
Other race	100	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.9%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	15.4%	4.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 20.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	20.6%
Median income	$115,025

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 46.4%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,100
Median rent / month	$1,455
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	25.2%
1990–1999	31.0%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	33.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.4%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	10,148	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	781	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,924	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,315	20.5%
Households with children under 18	5,870	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,236	26.2%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	26.5%
Married	61.7%	57.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	1.2%	7.2%
Divorced	6.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 14.5%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 26.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	57.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	557	4.9%
Kindergarten	615	5.4%
Elementary school	4,720	41.5%
High school	2,329	20.5%
College / grad school	3,160	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Professional & management 11.5%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 2.6%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Construction 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.9%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	25.1%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	3.9%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	75.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,390	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	22.1%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	42,621	93.9%
Spanish	2,936	6.9%
Other Indo-European	141	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,366	3.2%
Other languages	1,115	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,004	77.1%
Born in same state	34,381	75.7%
Born in different state	26,891	59.2%
Foreign born	623	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	10,386	22.9%
Not a US citizen	6,655	64.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,246	9.4%
French	3,100	6.8%
Arab	1,174	2.6%
German	595	1.3%
Irish	362	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	335	0.7%
Polish	149	0.3%
Norwegian	122	0.3%
Dutch	64	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	97.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48188

What city is ZIP code 48188 in?

ZIP code 48188 is primarily assigned to Canton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48188 in?

ZIP code 48188 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48188?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 48188 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 48188 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48188?

The median home value in ZIP code 48188 is $337,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48188?

The median household income in ZIP code 48188 is $115,025, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48188 in?

ZIP code 48188 observes the EST timezone.