| ZIP Code | 48017 |
|---|---|
| City | Clawson |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Area Code | 248 |
| Elevation | 665 ft |
| Latitude | 42.536689 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.150389 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,902 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 669 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 1,309 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 864 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,827 (44.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,935 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,600 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,255/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,827 |
| Vacant Units | 95 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,827 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 95 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 48017 is located in Clawson, Michigan, within Oakland County. With a population of 11,271, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 48017 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,935 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48017 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $251,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,255 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 48017 is primarily White (86.74%). Residents are well-educated — 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48017 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 48017 in Clawson, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,271 residents, a median household income of $86,935, and a median home value of $251,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.