48017 ZIP Code — Clawson, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48017 is located in Clawson, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 2.20 square miles and serves a population of 11,334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248.
About ZIP code 48017
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $83,059. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,334
population
2.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48017 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48017
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clawson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48073 Royal Oak (1.5 mi)
48083 Troy (1.9 mi)
48084 Troy (2.1 mi)
48067 Royal Oak (3.3 mi)
48009 Birmingham (3.7 mi)
48085 Troy (4.6 mi)
48098 Troy (4.6 mi)
48092 Warren (4.7 mi)
48237 Oak Park (5.1 mi)
48076 Southfield (5.2 mi)
48220 Ferndale (5.3 mi)
48030 Hazel Park (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,334 |
| Population density | 5,152 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5369 |
| Longitude | -83.1445 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
11,334
Population
5,152
People per sq mi
41.2
Median age
$83,059
Median household income
$50,836
Per capita income
$237,600
Median home value
$1,131
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,477
Housing units
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
179
Under 5
168
233
5–9
219
289
10–14
272
258
15–19
242
222
20–24
208
1,208
25–34
1,136
786
35–44
739
598
45–54
562
354
55–59
333
583
60–64
547
741
65–74
696
292
75–84
275
100
85+
94
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,654 | 14.6% |
| 18 and over | 9,680 | 85.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,198 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,375 | 89.8% |
| Two or more races | 531 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 241 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 218 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $83,059 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
56.4%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,131 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.3% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 41.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 13.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.3% |
| Electricity | 12.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,148 | 37.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 373 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,467 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,774 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 963 | 16.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,670 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 1.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 30.5% |
| Married | 45.3% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 17.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 782 | 38.9% |
| High school | 444 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 658 | 32.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Professional & management
17.8%
Retail trade
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.0% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 18.0% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 74.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 573 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,987 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 217 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 36 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 95 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,694 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,613 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,008 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 81 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 640 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 396 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,844 | 16.3% |
| French | 1,277 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 400 | 3.5% |
| German | 211 | 1.9% |
| English | 128 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 128 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 127 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.8% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48017
What city is ZIP code 48017 in?
ZIP code 48017 is primarily assigned to Clawson, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48017 in?
ZIP code 48017 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 48017?
ZIP code 48017 has an estimated population of 11,334 residents, with a density of 5,161 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48017?
The median household income in ZIP code 48017 is $83,059, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48017?
The median home value in ZIP code 48017 is $237,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 48017 in?
ZIP code 48017 observes the EST timezone.