City

Walled Lake, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥24,118Population
💰$89,411Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$287,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.7%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 3%Asian: 6.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Black3.0%
Asian6.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads52.7% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma242 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,509 (20.3%)
Some College1,813 (10.5%)
Associates2,615 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,747 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree7,364 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College10.5%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,411 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$287,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,575/mo
Total Housing Units10,995
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Walled Lake, MI

Walled Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,118 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Walled Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,411 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Walled Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,575 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walled Lake is well-educated. 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.43%).

Walled Lake, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Walled Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48390 24,118 $89,411 $287,900 $1,575 5.1% 52.7% 73.1%