48117 ZIP Code
Carleton, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48117 |
| City/Town: | Carleton |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,258 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,615 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,645 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,377 |
| Median Home Value: | $248,300 |
| Land Area: | 54.1 sq miles
140.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0503, -83.4102 |
Population Information (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,258 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,323 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,935 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 423 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 628 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 824 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 527 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 328 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 964 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,145 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,198 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 902 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 808 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,647 | 16.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 572 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 292 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $248,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,016 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,377 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,142 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 235 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,602 | 87.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 540 | 13.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,528 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 118 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 507 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,162 | 42.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,884 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 728 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 726 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 403 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,615 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,468 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,364 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,645 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,292 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,867 | 90.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 425 | 9.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,943 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,273 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 375 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,549 | 93.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 186 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 32 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 446 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 175 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 196 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 155 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48117 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 109 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 208 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 405 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 366 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 796 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 458 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 742 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 498 | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 389 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48117 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,257 | 84.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 218 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 237 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48117 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 190 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 879 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 53 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 399 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 318 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 135 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 222 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 909 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 300 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 284 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 90 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,057 | 98.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,966 | 77.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,288 | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 201 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48117 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,692 | 65.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,815 | 43.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,373 | 33.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 226 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 113 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 392 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48117 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,575 | 81.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 17 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 49 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 30 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 694 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48117 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 134 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 537 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 954 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 323 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 793 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 399 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 358 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 258 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 595 | 13.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48117 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 107 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 546 | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,646 | 60.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 981 | 22.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 83 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48117 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,946 | 71.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 818 | 19.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 193 | 4.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 21 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 88 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48117 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 191 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 896 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,541 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,514 | 36.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48117 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 431 | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 141 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 386 | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 387 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 781 | 21.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,263 | 35.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 186 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,667 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $587 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,016 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.38 |
Households (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,142 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,310 | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 638 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 829 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 703 | 17.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,213 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,738 | 42.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48117 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,260 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,052 | 24.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,398 | 56.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 118 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 677 | 15.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 845 | 19.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48117 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,104 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 70 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 57 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,046 | 49.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 672 | 31.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 259 | 12.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,046 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 888 | 11.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,258 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,584 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 800 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 726 | 45.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48117 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,113 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,017 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 337 | 33.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 671 | 66.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 205 | 20.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,011 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 48 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 247 | 514.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 247 | 514.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 247 | 514.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 117 | 243.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 62 | 129.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 29.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48117 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,835 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,506 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 329 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 119 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 148 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 46 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48117 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,142 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,912 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Carleton, MI48117