City

Clawson, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥11,271Population
💰$86,935Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$251,600Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓54.6%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 3.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black3.4%
Asian1.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads54.6% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,902 (22.1%)
Some College669 (7.8%)
Associates1,309 (15.2%)
Bachelors864 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree3,827 (44.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 44.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College7.8%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate44.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
56%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,935 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$251,600 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,255/mo
Total Housing Units5,827
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
35%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Clawson, MI

Clawson is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,271 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Clawson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,935 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Clawson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,255 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clawson is well-educated. 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.74%).

Clawson, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Clawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48017 11,271 $86,935 $251,600 $1,255 5.1% 54.6% 73.5%