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Walled Lake, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48390

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

22,898
706/sq mi
$91,381
Median income
$309,400
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walled Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
706
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48390 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48390 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walled Lake, Oakland County, Michigan, with 22,898 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 706 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48390 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,381 (25% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,744. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $309,400 (41% above the state average), median rent at $1,690 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48390 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48390

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walled Lake, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48390.

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 48390, Walled Lake, 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

22,898

Population

32.4

Area (sq mi)

706

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48390?

43.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$91,381

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$52,744

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48390 ranks nationally

Walled Lake, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,381 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,923

Total Housing Units

10,421

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$309,400

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,690

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48390 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 128
2021 +10.1% 141
2022 +12.4% 159
2023 +5.0% 167
2024 +5.8% 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 772 business establishments in ZIP 48390, employing approximately 9,857 people with a combined annual payroll of $497,040,000.

772

Businesses

9,857

Employees

$497.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 12.6%
Construction 90 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 86 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 71 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 63 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 7.3%
Wholesale trade 53 6.9%
Manufacturing 46 6.0%
Finance and insurance 40 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.6%
Information 12 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.6%
Educational services 9 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 48390 vs 48377 →

ZIP 48390 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 48390 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 48390 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 48390 ranks #8 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
48377 Novi, MI 15,244 3.1 mi
48382 Commerce Township, MI 21,945 3.1 mi
48393 Wixom, MI 16,111 4.1 mi
48375 Novi, MI 21,801 6.0 mi
48322 West Bloomfield, MI 31,265 4.9 mi
48386 White Lake, MI 17,434 7.4 mi
48331 Farmington, MI 21,503 4.8 mi
48323 West Bloomfield, MI 17,708 5.3 mi
48381 Milford, MI 12,605 6.0 mi
48374 Novi, MI 14,049 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

48307 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
Royal Oak, MI
Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
West Bloomfield, MI
Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
Madison Heights, MI
Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
Oak Park, MI
Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Walled Lake, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48390 in? ▼
ZIP code 48390 (Walled Lake) 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 48390? ▼
ZIP code 48390 in Walled Lake, MI has a population of 22,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48390? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48390 is $91,381, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48390? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48390 is $309,400, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48390? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48390 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48390? ▼
ZIP code 48390 has 772 business establishments employing approximately 9,857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48390? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48390 are: Retail trade (97), Construction (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48390? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48390 increased by 5.8% 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 48390? ▼
In ZIP code 48390, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 48390? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48390 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 48390? ▼
In ZIP code 48390, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48390? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48390 is 6.9% 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.