ZIP Code 48390
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Walled Lake · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 22,898
- Median income
- $91,381
- Median home value
- $309,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.8%
- Land area
- 32.4 sq mi
706/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48390 in Walled Lake, Michigan has a population of 22,898. The median household income is $91,381, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $309,400, 11% above the US average. 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48390 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.4 square miles in Walled Lake, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,898 residents, producing a population density of 706 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 48390 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48390 sits at $91,381 (25% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,744. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $309,400 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,690 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48390 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 48390
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48390.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48390?
43.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
12.9%
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?
$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
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?
10,923
Total Housing Units
10,421
Occupied Units
502
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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