ZIP Code 48324

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West Bloomfield · Oakland County · Michigan

Population
17,350

787/sq mi

Median income
$142,100

▲ 86% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$442,300

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
56.0%

Median age 47

Land area
22.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 48324 in West Bloomfield, Michigan has a population of 17,350. The median household income is $142,100, which is 86% above the national average. Median home value is $442,300, 59% above the US average. 56.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.1 square miles in West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 17,350 residents, producing a population density of 787 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48324 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48324 sits at $142,100 (94% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $76,902. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $442,300 (101% above the state average) with median rent at $1,571 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48324 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 48324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48324.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48324, West Bloomfield, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,350

Population

22.1

Area (sq mi)

787

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48324?

47.0

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$142,100

Median Household Income

+94% vs state

$76,902

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,809

Total Housing Units

6,604

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$442,300

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$1,571

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

167

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+67%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48324 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 124
2021 +9.7% 136
2022 +11.7% 152
2023 +3.9% 158
2024 +5.5% 167

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 245 business establishments in ZIP 48324, employing approximately 1,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,086,000.

245

Businesses

1,254

Employees

$65.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 17.6%
Construction 36 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 26 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.9%
Wholesale trade 15 6.1%
Retail trade 12 4.9%
Finance and insurance 12 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.9%
Manufacturing 6 2.5%
Information 4 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 48324 vs 48323 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48323 West Bloomfield, MI 17,708 2.0 mi
48322 West Bloomfield, MI 31,265 3.8 mi
48327 Waterford, MI 21,559 3.5 mi
48320 Keego Harbor, MI 4,589 3.0 mi
48328 Waterford, MI 24,960 3.8 mi
48329 Waterford, MI 25,009 6.4 mi
48302 Bloomfield Hills, MI 15,360 5.0 mi
48331 Farmington, MI 21,503 6.4 mi
48382 Commerce Township, MI 21,945 5.8 mi
48341 Pontiac, MI 17,139 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48324 in?
ZIP code 48324 (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 48324?
ZIP code 48324 in West Bloomfield, MI has a population of 17,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48324?
The median household income in ZIP 48324 is $142,100, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48324?
The median home value in ZIP 48324 is $442,300, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48324 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48324?
ZIP code 48324 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 1,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48324 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Construction (36), Health care and social assistance (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48324?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48324 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 48324?
In ZIP code 48324, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% 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 48324?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48324 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48324?
In ZIP code 48324, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48324 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Bloomfield, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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