PlainZIP

Clawson, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48017

Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,805
2,076/sq mi
$88,812
Median income
$267,500
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clawson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
2,076
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48017 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clawson, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 11,805 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 2,076 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,812 (21% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,175. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $267,500 (22% above the state average), median rent at $1,254 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48017, plus 6 more within Oakland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clawson, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48017.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48017, Clawson, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,805

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

2,076

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48017?

39.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$88,812

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$52,175

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48017 ranks nationally

Clawson, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,812 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,851

Total Housing Units

5,659

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$267,500

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,254

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48017 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 143
2021 +10.8% 159
2022 +8.8% 172
2023 +5.6% 182
2024 +7.0% 195

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 303 business establishments in ZIP 48017, employing approximately 3,620 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,033,000.

303

Businesses

3,620

Employees

$222.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 50 16.5%
Retail trade 48 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 33 10.9%
Construction 23 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 7.3%
Wholesale trade 20 6.6%
Manufacturing 18 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.3%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%
Information 3 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48017 vs 48073 →

ZIP 48017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48017 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48017 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48073 Royal Oak, MI 32,798 1.4 mi
48084 Troy, MI 14,231 2.1 mi
48083 Troy, MI 22,507 2.2 mi
48067 Royal Oak, MI 24,458 3.3 mi
48069 Pleasant Ridge, MI 2,526 4.5 mi
48070 Huntington Woods, MI 6,238 3.9 mi
48072 Berkley, MI 14,970 3.2 mi
48009 Birmingham, MI 20,107 3.5 mi
48071 Madison Heights, MI 29,694 3.1 mi
48098 Troy, MI 19,582 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

48307 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
Royal Oak, MI
Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
West Bloomfield, MI
Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
Madison Heights, MI
Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
Oak Park, MI
Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Clawson, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48017 in? ▼
ZIP code 48017 (Clawson) is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oakland-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48017? ▼
ZIP code 48017 in Clawson, MI has a population of 11,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48017 is $88,812, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48017 is $267,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48017 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48017? ▼
ZIP code 48017 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 3,620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48017 are: Accommodation and food services (50), Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48017 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48017? ▼
In ZIP code 48017, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48017 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48017? ▼
In ZIP code 48017, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48017 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.