Waterford, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48328
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,960
- 1,066/sq mi High-density area
- $72,299
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waterford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,066
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48328 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48328 (Waterford, MI) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.3 in 2023 to 168.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48328 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, with 24,960 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 1,066 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48328 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,299 (1% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,010. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,900 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,102; 66.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48328 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48328
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waterford, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48328.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48328, Waterford, 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
24,960
Population
23.4
Area (sq mi)
1,066
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48328?
43.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$72,299
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$47,010
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48328 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Waterford, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,299 Top 44% higher than 56% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,881housing units
11,881
Total Housing Units
11,215
Occupied Units
666
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,102
Median Rent
1970
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48328 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 123 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 136 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 154 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 158 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 168 |
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 593 business establishments in ZIP 48328, employing approximately 5,444 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,105,000.
593
Businesses
5,444
Employees
$248.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 99 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 48 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 48328 vs 48320 →
ZIP 48328 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48322
West Bloomfield (48322)
31,265 residents
- 48329
Waterford (48329)
25,009 residents
- 48328
Waterford (48328)
24,960 residents
- 48340
Pontiac (48340)
24,307 residents
- 48327
Waterford (48327)
21,559 residents
- 48342
Pontiac (48342)
18,407 residents
- 48323
West Bloomfield (48323)
17,708 residents
- 48324
West Bloomfield (48324)
17,350 residents
- 48341
Pontiac (48341)
17,139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48328 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48328 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48302
Bloomfield Hills (48302)
$178,103 median income
- 48323
West Bloomfield (48323)
$144,457 median income
- 48324
West Bloomfield (48324)
$142,100 median income
- 48322
West Bloomfield (48322)
$113,865 median income
- 48329
Waterford (48329)
$85,709 median income
- 48320
Keego Harbor (48320)
$78,150 median income
- 48327
Waterford (48327)
$74,788 median income
- 48328
Waterford (48328)
$72,299 median income
- 48341 $51,390
Pontiac (48341)
$51,390 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48328 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48320 | Keego Harbor, MI | 4,589 | 2.3 mi |
| 48327 | Waterford, MI | 21,559 | 2.9 mi |
| 48341 | Pontiac, MI | 17,139 | 3.2 mi |
| 48329 | Waterford, MI | 25,009 | 3.5 mi |
| 48342 | Pontiac, MI | 18,407 | 4.2 mi |
| 48324 | West Bloomfield, MI | 17,350 | 3.8 mi |
| 48340 | Pontiac, MI | 24,307 | 3.8 mi |
| 48323 | West Bloomfield, MI | 17,708 | 5.2 mi |
| 48302 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 15,360 | 5.1 mi |
| 48322 | West Bloomfield, MI | 31,265 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48328, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (24,960 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48328 in?
ZIP code 48328 (Waterford) 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 48328?
ZIP code 48328 in Waterford, MI has a population of 24,960 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48328?
The median household income in ZIP 48328 is $72,299, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48328?
The median home value in ZIP 48328 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48328?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48328 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48328?
ZIP code 48328 has 593 business establishments employing approximately 5,444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48328?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48328 are: Retail trade (99), Health care and social assistance (91), Accommodation and food services (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48328?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48328 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 48328?
In ZIP code 48328, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 48328?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48328 is 24.9 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 48328?
In ZIP code 48328, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48328?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48328 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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