ZIP Code 48178 Demographics & Data

Insights on South Lyon, MI (ZIP Code 48178)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 48178

The 48178 ZIP Code is associated with the city of South Lyon in Michigan in Oakland County in the United States. The current population estimate is 35,390. It is estimated that about 46.7% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $46,514. The median age in the 48178 ZIP Code is 41.8 years, with 19.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $100,452, while about 2% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 48178

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48178 is 35,390.

South Lyon, MI

The 48178 ZIP Code is associated with South Lyon, MI in Oakland County.

Area Codes associated with 48178

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48178 include 248.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48178

Sunrise: 7:40 am
Sunset: 5:04 pm
Sunrise in 48178 7:40 am
Sunrise in 48178 5:04 pm

Weather forecast for 48178

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 48178

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48178 Fair

Internet in 48178

An estimated 94.8% of households in ZIP Code 48178 have a computer, while about 91.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48178

In ZIP Code 48178, females make up an estimated 52.0% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 48178

Approximately 4.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48178 (South Lyon, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48178

The median household income in ZIP Code 48178 is $100,452, while the region's mean household income is $124,755. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $46,514. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48178 of $46,514 is approximately 46.67% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 48178 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.0% of 48178 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48178

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 14.7%
$200,000 or more per year 16.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48178

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48178, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 48178 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48178 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by Asian (3.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48178

Industry Percent
White 96.5%
Black or African American 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48178

Residents of ZIP Code 48178 are older than average. The median age of 41.8 years in ZIP Code 48178 is approximately 9.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 48178 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 48178 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48178

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.0%
5 to 9 years 7.1%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 4.3%
25 to 34 years 9.4%
35 to 44 years 13.7%
45 to 54 years 15.0%
55 to 59 years 7.7%
60 to 64 years 7.2%
65 to 74 years 9.5%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48178

In ZIP Code 48178, 93.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Oakland County region.

Language Spoken in 48178

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.3%
Spanish 1.8%
Other Indo-European languages 2.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.9%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48178

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48178, an estimated 25.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Oakland County region.

Age of Housing in 48178

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 19.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 25.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48178

In ZIP Code 48178, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 46.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.6% in this Oakland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48178

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.6%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 27.6%
Graduate or professional degree 19.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48178 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48178

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48178 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48178 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48178 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48178

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48178

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48178 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48178 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes electricity rates in 48178 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48178

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48178 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48178

Month ZIP Code 48178 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.72 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.88 3 6.31
Mar 4.75 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.24 5.13 7.3
May 5.38 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.1 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.58 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.29 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.38 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes solar power levels in 48178 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48178 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48178, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48178 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Oakland County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48178

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 27
Checking or savings account 18
Credit card or prepaid card 8
Credit card 6
Debt collection 6
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48178

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 10
Managing an account 10
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 10
Improper use of your report 9
Dealing with your lender or servicer 5
Other 40
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48178

In 48178, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.9 minutes. Approximately 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48178 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 48178 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48178. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48178

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 4.7%
Manufacturing 21.8%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.9%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 2.0%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.