| ZIP Code | 48189 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitmore Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Area Code | 734 |
| Elevation | 888 ft |
| Latitude | 42.40953 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.782954 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,592 (26%) |
| Some College | 1,225 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 1,405 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 908 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,776 (37.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,433 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,228/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,196 |
| Vacant Units | 207 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,196 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 207 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 48189 is located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, within Washtenaw County. With a population of 13,748, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 48189 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,433 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48189 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,228 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 48189 is primarily White (90.62%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48189 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 48189 in Whitmore Lake, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,748 residents, a median household income of $82,433, and a median home value of $286,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.