48178 ZIP Code
South Lyon, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48178 |
| City/Town: | South Lyon |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,842 |
| Median Household Income: | $127,052 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,229 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,022 |
| Median Home Value: | $362,900 |
| Land Area: | 48.0 sq miles
124.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4438, -83.6569 |
Population Information (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,842 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,487 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,355 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,861 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,340 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,729 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,718 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,920 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,161 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,527 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,919 | 16.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,994 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,649 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,995 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,391 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 638 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $362,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,169 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,022 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,619 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 403 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,516 | 91.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,103 | 8.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,274 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 160 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 371 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,426 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,299 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,037 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,612 | 30.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,369 | 21.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48178 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $127,052 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $155,553 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,039 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,229 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,720 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,051 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 669 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,616 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,357 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,837 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 815 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,177 | 92.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 271 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 930 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 277 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,174 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 564 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,173 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 616 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 242 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 242 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48178 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 354 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 194 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 337 | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 414 | 3.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 941 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,675 | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,602 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,239 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,048 | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,815 | 28.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48178 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,885 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 988 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 99 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 227 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,638 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48178 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,261 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,298 | 22.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 513 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,434 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 749 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 269 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,393 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,195 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,973 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,388 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 813 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 674 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 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 (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,030 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,205 | 90.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,468 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 715 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48178 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,839 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,171 | 30.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,667 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 429 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 351 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48178 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,645 | 75.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,298 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 83 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 378 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 525 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 407 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 134 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 512 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48178 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 110 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,248 | 16.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,686 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,601 | 25.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,343 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,805 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 968 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 645 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 172 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 444 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48178 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 39 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 710 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,432 | 17.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,599 | 39.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,476 | 31.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 766 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48178 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,824 | 86.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 315 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,135 | 8.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 86 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 77 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 107 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 75 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48178 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 342 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,029 | 22.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,282 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,966 | 29.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48178 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 432 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 680 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 781 | 6.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 763 | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,126 | 17.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,799 | 38.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,758 | 22.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 177 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48178 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,045 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $733 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,169 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,619 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,296 | 68.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,772 | 27.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,546 | 11.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,282 | 16.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,573 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,029 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48178 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,812 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,734 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,685 | 65.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 355 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 968 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,463 | 23.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48178 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,600 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 677 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 524 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,042 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,295 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,062 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,227 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,301 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,745 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,422 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 232 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,651 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,539 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48178 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,370 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,166 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 760 | 24.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,373 | 75.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 386 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,737 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 215 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,105 | 979.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,105 | 979.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,105 | 979.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 745 | 346.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 15.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 9.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 206 | 95.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 240 | 111.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48178 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,981 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,909 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,072 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 283 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 911 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 766 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 112 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48178 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,619 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,379 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
South Lyon, MI48178