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Commerce Township, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48382

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

21,945
515/sq mi
$137,768
Median income
$420,200
Median home value
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Commerce Township 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 19%
home value, US ZIPs
515
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48382 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48382 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Commerce Township, Oakland County, Michigan, with 21,945 residents across 42.6 square miles, a density of 515 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48382 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,768 (88% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $59,700. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Housing costs here run $420,200 for a typical home value (91% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,875 a month; 93.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48382, plus 6 more within Oakland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 48382

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Commerce Township, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48382.

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 48382, Commerce Township, 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

21,945

Population

42.6

Area (sq mi)

515

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48382?

42.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$137,768

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$59,700

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48382 ranks nationally

Commerce Township, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,768 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%). 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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,975

Total Housing Units

8,730

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$420,200

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$1,875

Median Rent

1987

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48382 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 127
2021 +10.1% 140
2022 +10.2% 154
2023 +6.0% 163
2024 +7.8% 176

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 470 business establishments in ZIP 48382, employing approximately 4,280 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,727,000.

470

Businesses

4,280

Employees

$249.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 18.7%
Construction 70 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 46 9.8%
Retail trade 38 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 38 8.1%
Finance and insurance 34 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.7%
Wholesale trade 21 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Information 5 1.1%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%

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 48382 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 48382 ranks #2 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 48382 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 48382 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
48390 Walled Lake, MI 22,898 3.1 mi
48383 White Lake, MI 12,701 4.8 mi
48386 White Lake, MI 17,434 4.9 mi
48393 Wixom, MI 16,111 5.2 mi
48381 Milford, MI 12,605 4.9 mi
48377 Novi, MI 15,244 6.1 mi
48324 West Bloomfield, MI 17,350 5.8 mi
48374 Novi, MI 14,049 8.3 mi
48327 Waterford, MI 21,559 6.0 mi
48356 Highland, MI 8,407 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

Oakland County Commerce Township, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48382 in? ▼
ZIP code 48382 (Commerce Township) 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 48382? ▼
ZIP code 48382 in Commerce Township, MI has a population of 21,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48382? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48382 is $137,768, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48382? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48382 is $420,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48382? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48382 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48382? ▼
ZIP code 48382 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 4,280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48382? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48382 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Construction (70), Professional, scientific, and technical services (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48382? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48382 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48382? ▼
In ZIP code 48382, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 48382? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48382 is 29.9 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 48382? ▼
In ZIP code 48382, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48382? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48382 is 5.7% 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.