48178 ZIP Code – South Lyon, Michigan

48178 is a ZIP code serving South Lyon, Michigan in Oakland County with a population of approximately 36,842 residents. The median household income of $127,052 is well above the Michigan average and well above the national average. The median home value of $362,900 is above the national average, with 91.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,169, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.1% is well below the U.S. average. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 42.4, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 48165, 48189, 48167.

ZIP Code 48178 Data

Population 36,842
Median Household Income $127,052
Median Home Value $362,900
Median Rent $1,169
Median Age 42.4
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%
State Michigan

ZIP 48178 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 48178MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population36k10k10k
Median Household Income$127k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$362k$190k$258k
Median Rent$1,169$949$1,088
Median Age42.444.743.2
Unemployment Rate3.3%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate4.1%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher52.6%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
48165 NEW HUDSON 9,128 $100,734
48189 WHITMORE LAKE 13,718 $78,879
48167 NORTHVILLE 22,830 $109,769
48168 NORTHVILLE 25,444 $161,496
48116 BRIGHTON 26,999 $101,881