PlainZIP

West Bloomfield, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48323

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

17,708
785/sq mi
$144,457
Median income
$479,900
Median home value
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Bloomfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
785
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48323 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48323 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 17,708 residents across 22.6 square miles, a density of 785 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48323 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,457 (97% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $70,893. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $479,900 (119% above the state average) with median rent at $1,854 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 48323 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48323

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Bloomfield, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48323.

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 48323, West Bloomfield, 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

17,708

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

785

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48323?

46.3

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$144,457

Median Household Income

+97% vs state

$70,893

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48323 ranks nationally

West Bloomfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$144,457 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,509

Total Housing Units

6,250

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$479,900

Median Home Value

+119% vs state

$1,854

Median Rent

1978

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48323 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 117
2021 +10.6% 129
2022 +9.8% 142
2023 +6.0% 150
2024 +9.9% 165

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 381 business establishments in ZIP 48323, employing approximately 2,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,221,000.

381

Businesses

2,746

Employees

$172.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 67 17.6%
Retail trade 35 9.2%
Construction 29 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 29 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 25 6.6%
Finance and insurance 22 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.7%
Wholesale trade 13 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.1%
Information 8 2.1%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 1.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48323 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 48323 ranks #7 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 48323 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 48323 ranks #3 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
48322 West Bloomfield, MI 31,265 2.0 mi
48324 West Bloomfield, MI 17,350 2.0 mi
48320 Keego Harbor, MI 4,589 3.5 mi
48334 Farmington, MI 18,540 4.6 mi
48328 Waterford, MI 24,960 5.2 mi
48302 Bloomfield Hills, MI 15,360 4.3 mi
48331 Farmington, MI 21,503 4.9 mi
48327 Waterford, MI 21,559 5.5 mi
48390 Walled Lake, MI 22,898 5.3 mi
48301 Bloomfield Hills, MI 14,127 5.1 mi

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Pop: 41,369
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Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
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Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
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Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
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Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County West Bloomfield, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48323 in? ▼
ZIP code 48323 (West Bloomfield) 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 48323? ▼
ZIP code 48323 in West Bloomfield, MI has a population of 17,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48323? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48323 is $144,457, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48323? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48323 is $479,900, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48323? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48323 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48323? ▼
ZIP code 48323 has 381 business establishments employing approximately 2,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48323? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48323 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (74), Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48323? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48323 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 48323? ▼
In ZIP code 48323, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 48323? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48323 is 24.1 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 48323? ▼
In ZIP code 48323, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48323? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48323 is 8.1% 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.