PlainZIP

Clarkston, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48348

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

23,387
273/sq mi
$129,410
Median income
$444,500
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
273
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48348 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48348 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, with 23,387 residents across 85.8 square miles, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48348 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,410 (76% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $64,303. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $444,500 (102% above the state average) with median rent at $1,204 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 48348 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 48348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkston, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48348.

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 48348, Clarkston, 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

23,387

Population

85.8

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48348?

42.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$129,410

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$64,303

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48348 ranks nationally

Clarkston, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,410 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,180

Total Housing Units

8,875

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$444,500

Median Home Value

+102% vs state

$1,204

Median Rent

1991

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48348 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 122
2021 +8.7% 132
2022 +14.7% 152
2023 +3.4% 157
2024 +9.5% 172

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 427 business establishments in ZIP 48348, employing approximately 3,910 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,640,000.

427

Businesses

3,910

Employees

$178.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 69 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 57 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 8.7%
Retail trade 33 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 30 7.0%
Finance and insurance 29 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 28 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.7%
Wholesale trade 15 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 3.3%
Information 10 2.3%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.2%

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 48348 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 48348 ranks #3 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 48348 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 48348 ranks #2 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
48346 Clarkston, MI 22,567 3.3 mi
48329 Waterford, MI 25,009 5.5 mi
48462 Ortonville, MI 13,266 5.8 mi
48327 Waterford, MI 21,559 8.5 mi
48362 Lake Orion, MI 15,141 6.8 mi
48360 Lake Orion, MI 11,651 6.8 mi
48350 Davisburg, MI 7,100 6.9 mi
48359 Lake Orion, MI 8,044 6.9 mi
48328 Waterford, MI 24,960 8.8 mi
48386 White Lake, MI 17,434 8.4 mi

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Related Areas

Oakland County Clarkston, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48348 in? ▼
ZIP code 48348 (Clarkston) 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 48348? ▼
ZIP code 48348 in Clarkston, MI has a population of 23,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48348? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48348 is $129,410, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48348? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48348 is $444,500, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48348? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48348 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48348? ▼
ZIP code 48348 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 3,910 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48348? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48348 are: Construction (69), Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48348? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48348 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 48348? ▼
In ZIP code 48348, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 48348? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48348 is 28.6 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 48348? ▼
In ZIP code 48348, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48348? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48348 is 4.3% 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.