48346 ZIP Code — Clarkston, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48346 is located in Clarkston, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 18.12 square miles and serves a population of 23,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/947.
About ZIP code 48346
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $92,024. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,212
population
18.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48346 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48346
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clarkston | Acceptable |
| Clarkston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48348 Clarkston (2.5 mi)
48329 Waterford (2.8 mi)
48327 Waterford (5.4 mi)
48328 Waterford (6.1 mi)
48350 Davisburg (6.4 mi)
48359 Lake Orion (7.3 mi)
48360 Lake Orion (7.4 mi)
48340 Pontiac (7.4 mi)
48362 Lake Orion (8.3 mi)
48462 Ortonville (8.4 mi)
48342 Pontiac (8.6 mi)
48341 Pontiac (8.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,212 |
| Population density | 1,281 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7238 |
| Longitude | -83.4157 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248/947 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.1% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
23,212
Population
1,281
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$92,024
Median household income
$46,482
Per capita income
$269,800
Median home value
$1,322
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
7,239
Housing units
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
576
Under 5
653
669
5–9
758
662
10–14
749
664
15–19
751
806
20–24
913
1,394
25–34
1,578
1,224
35–44
1,386
1,392
45–54
1,577
821
55–59
930
856
60–64
970
1,069
65–74
1,210
539
75–84
610
213
85+
242
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,848 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 18,364 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,883 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Black or African American
7.8%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,327 | 79.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,905 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,405 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,130 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 256 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 221 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.1% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
13.4%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $92,024 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.1%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k–$300k
34.3%
$300k–$500k
33.0%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,322 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 60.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.0% |
| Electricity | 11.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,282 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,176 | 12.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,389 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,598 | 27.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,518 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,721 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 30.9% |
| Married | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 320 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,197 | 42.1% |
| High school | 902 | 17.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,508 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Manufacturing
18.7%
Professional & management
13.5%
Construction
8.0%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Retail trade
7.1%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,162 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.9% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,983 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 376 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 282 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 54 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,215 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,076 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 18,591 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 139 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 997 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 451 | 45.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,123 | 13.5% |
| French | 2,852 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 827 | 3.6% |
| German | 441 | 1.9% |
| English | 409 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 293 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 173 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 96 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48346
What city is ZIP code 48346 in?
ZIP code 48346 is primarily assigned to Clarkston, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48346 in?
ZIP code 48346 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 48346?
ZIP code 48346 has an estimated population of 23,212 residents, with a density of 1,281 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48346?
The median household income in ZIP code 48346 is $92,024, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48346?
The median home value in ZIP code 48346 is $269,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 48346 in?
ZIP code 48346 observes the EST timezone.