City

Whitmore Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washtenaw County  ·  Michigan

👥13,748Population
💰$82,433Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$286,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.8%
Asian1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,592 (26%)
Some College1,225 (12.3%)
Associates1,405 (14.1%)
Bachelors908 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree3,776 (37.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 37.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate37.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,433 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$286,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,228/mo
Total Housing Units6,196
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Whitmore Lake, MI

Whitmore Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Washtenaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,748 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Whitmore Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,433 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitmore Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,228 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitmore Lake is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitmore Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48189 13,748 $82,433 $286,200 $1,228 2.2% 47.0% 79.4%