48390 ZIP Code — Walled Lake, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48390 is located in Walled Lake, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 12.48 square miles and serves a population of 23,854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/947.
About ZIP code 48390
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 $266,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $84,172. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,854
population
12.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48390 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48390
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48390. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Walled Lake | Acceptable |
| Walled Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48377 Novi (3.3 mi)
48393 Wixom (4.1 mi)
48331 Farmington (5 mi)
48374 Novi (6.2 mi)
48375 Novi (6.2 mi)
48381 Milford (6.3 mi)
48335 Farmington (7.4 mi)
48327 Waterford (7.4 mi)
48334 Farmington (7.5 mi)
48167 Northville (8 mi)
48165 New Hudson (8.2 mi)
48320 Keego Harbor (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,854 |
| Population density | 1,911 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5529 |
| Longitude | -83.4822 |
| 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 | 32.8% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
23,854
Population
1,911
People per sq mi
43.7
Median age
$84,172
Median household income
$47,477
Per capita income
$266,300
Median home value
$1,479
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
8,014
Housing units
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
491
Under 5
521
467
5–9
496
701
10–14
745
764
15–19
811
611
20–24
650
1,380
25–34
1,466
1,555
35–44
1,653
1,620
45–54
1,722
942
55–59
1,002
953
60–64
1,013
1,264
65–74
1,343
606
75–84
643
211
85+
224
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,405 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 19,449 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,291 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,677 | 85.3% |
| Asian | 1,584 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 759 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 699 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 380 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 134 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.8% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $84,172 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
30.1%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $266,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,479 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 53.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.7% |
| Electricity | 10.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,806 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 551 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,087 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,057 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,523 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,319 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 28.1% |
| Married | 53.2% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 308 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,968 | 41.5% |
| High school | 1,249 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,093 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.0%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Professional & management
13.5%
Retail trade
12.0%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.6% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 26.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.5% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.9%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
2.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 75.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 904 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.5% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,842 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1,660 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 145 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 476 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 551 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,180 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 19,997 | 83.8% |
| Born in different state | 16,286 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 183 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,674 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,344 | 63.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,914 | 12.2% |
| French | 2,625 | 11% |
| Arab | 1,159 | 4.9% |
| Irish | 426 | 1.8% |
| English | 374 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 326 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 272 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 116 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 61 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48390
What city is ZIP code 48390 in?
ZIP code 48390 is primarily assigned to Walled Lake, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48390 in?
ZIP code 48390 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 48390?
ZIP code 48390 has an estimated population of 23,854 residents, with a density of 1,912 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48390?
The median household income in ZIP code 48390 is $84,172, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48390?
The median home value in ZIP code 48390 is $266,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 48390 in?
ZIP code 48390 observes the EST timezone.