Whitmore Lake ZIP Code List — Washtenaw County, MI
There is one unique ZIP code in Whitmore Lake, Michigan and it is 48189. Area code: 734.
1
ZIP codes
34.18
sq mi land
2.25
sq mi water
734
area code
Whitmore Lake, MI ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Whitmore Lake, MI (1)
Demographics & statistics
13,718
Population
43.7
Median age
$78,879
Median household income
$46,064
Per capita income
$268,900
Median home value
$1,189
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
5,060
Housing units
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
339
Under 5
303
297
5–9
267
266
10–14
239
426
15–19
382
365
20–24
327
1,133
25–34
1,015
891
35–44
798
1,017
45–54
912
615
55–59
551
493
60–64
442
880
65–74
788
373
75–84
335
139
85+
125
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,251 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 11,467 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,640 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,136 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 226 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 111 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $78,879 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.4%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
27.8%
$300k–$500k
29.9%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,189 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 71.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 16.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.7% |
| Electricity | 8.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,933 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 551 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,354 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,186 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,406 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,814 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 28.3% |
| Married | 49.4% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
16.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 102 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 135 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 662 | 28.0% |
| High school | 687 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 776 | 32.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Professional & management
13.9%
Construction
10.2%
Retail trade
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.9%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.0% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
7.5%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 656 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,076 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,356 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,226 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,889 | 79.4% |
| Foreign born | 130 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 362 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 230 | 63.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,025 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 1,909 | 13.9% |
| Arab | 596 | 4.3% |
| German | 341 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 196 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 166 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 144 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.9% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Whitmore Lake, MI?
Whitmore Lake, MI has one ZIP code: 48189.
What is the main ZIP code for Whitmore Lake, MI?
The primary ZIP code for Whitmore Lake, MI is 48189. The city uses area code 734 for phone service.
What county is Whitmore Lake, MI in?
Whitmore Lake is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
How many ZIP codes are in Whitmore Lake, MI?
Whitmore Lake, MI has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for Whitmore Lake village and its surrounding residential areas?
Whitmore Lake and its surrounding communities are located in ZIP code 48189, which covers the entire village and the areas around Whitmore Lake itself in Washtenaw County.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing addresses to businesses and residences near downtown Whitmore Lake?
All mailing addresses in Whitmore Lake, including downtown and local businesses, use the ZIP code 48189.