ZIP Code 48178: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI
Total population: 37,789 Household income: $131,558 Rent: $1,336

Overview

Total population
37,789
Rent
$1,336
Year built
1996
Household income
$131,558
Per capita income
$62,142
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.7 persons
Rent over 30% of income
37%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Michigan
County
Oakland County
City
South Lyon
Total population
37,789
Adults over 25
26,058
Total households
13,953
Household size
2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$131,558
Per capita income
$62,142
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
37%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,336
Year built
1996
Households that rent
8.8%
Households that own
91.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
7.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
87.9%
Black
1.9%
Asian
4.4%
Two or more races
4.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,577 (79.9%)
Commute time to work
32 mins
Work from home
3,916 (20.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
22.1%
High school graduate or GED
15.8%
Some college or associate degree
7.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
54.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 48178 with: Oakland County, MI Detroit metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48178

Total population37,789
Rent$1,336
Year built1996
Household income$131,558
Per capita income$62,142
Poverty rate3.9%
Unemployment rateN/A

Oakland County, MI

Total population1,279,825
Rent$1,376
Year built1975
Household income$97,760
Per capita income$56,696
Poverty rate7.7%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Detroit Metro Area, MI

Total population4,376,828
Rent$1,207
Year built1968
Household income$76,664
Per capita income$43,384
Poverty rate13.6%
Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761
Rent$1,129
Year built1972
Household income$72,875
Per capita income$40,735
Poverty rate13.2%
Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP48178 CountyOakland, MIMetro AreaDetroit metro area, MIStateMichiganCountryUnited States
Total population37,7891,279,8254,376,82810,077,761334,922,499
Rent$1,336$1,376$1,207$1,129$1,413
Year built19961975196819721980
Household income$131,558$97,760$76,664$72,875$80,734
Per capita income$62,142$56,696$43,384$40,735$44,673
Poverty rate3.9%7.7%13.6%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%4.5%4.7%4%

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Summary for 48178

Rent & Income

In 48178, the typical monthly rent is $1,336 and the typical household income is $131,558. Rent here is higher than Michigan, and household income is higher than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 3.9%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 8.8% of households. Around 37% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 48178 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 48178 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 48178 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,336 69 / 88 from lower rent $856 – $2,049
Household income $131,558 1 / 88 from higher income $30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate 3.9% 3 / 88 from lower poverty 3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48178

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 69th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. At the state level, values extend from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 48178 holds the 1st out of 88 ZIP Codes. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 48178 ranks 3rd out of 88 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48178 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,336 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48178

Annual Household Income: $131,558

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48178

Estimated Rate: 3.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48178

In ZIP Code 48178, households that rent: 1,222 (8.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 1,222 8.8%
Owner-Occupied 12,731 91.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48178

In ZIP Code 48178, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 452 (37%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 452 37%
Other renter households 770 63%
Total renter households 1,222 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48178

Less than High School: 5,746 people (22.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,112 people (15.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,020 people (7.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,180 people (54.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,058

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.