ZIP Code 48348

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Clarkston · Oakland County · Michigan

Population
23,387

273/sq mi

Median income
$129,410

▲ 70% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$444,500

▲ 60% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
51.3%

Median age 42.6

Land area
85.8 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48348 in Clarkston, Michigan has a population of 23,387. The median household income is $129,410, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $444,500, 60% above the US average. 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.8 square miles in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 23,387 residents, producing a population density of 273 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 48348 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48348 sits at $129,410 (76% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $64,303. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. 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, a direct signal of whether 48348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48348 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 48348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,387

Population

85.8

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48348 vs 48346 →

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Clarkston, 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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