ZIP Code 48322: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 32,885 Household income: $113,865 Rent: $2,049

Overview

Total population

32,885

Rent

$2,049

Year built

1982

Household income

$113,865

Per capita income

$60,742

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Oakland County

City

West Bloomfield

Total population

32,885

Adults over 25

23,679

Total households

12,659

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$113,865

Per capita income

$60,742

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,049

Year built

1982

Households that rent

22.6%

Households that own

77.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

63.7%

Black

19.4%

Asian

9.8%

Two or more races

5.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,582 (77.3%)

Commute time to work

27 mins

Work from home

3,406 (22.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

19.6%

High school graduate or GED

13.9%

Some college or associate degree

7.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

59%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 48322 with: Oakland County, MI Detroit metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48322

Total population32,885

Rent$2,049

Year built1982

Household income$113,865

Per capita income$60,742

Poverty rate7.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Oakland County, MI

Total population1,279,825

Rent$1,376

Year built1975

Household income$97,760

Per capita income$56,696

Poverty rate7.7%

Unemployment rate3.7%

Detroit Metro Area, MI

Total population4,376,828

Rent$1,207

Year built1968

Household income$76,664

Per capita income$43,384

Poverty rate13.6%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP48322	CountyOakland, MI	Metro AreaDetroit metro area, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,885	1,279,825	4,376,828	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$2,049	$1,376	$1,207	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1982	1975	1968	1972	1980
Household income	$113,865	$97,760	$76,664	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$60,742	$56,696	$43,384	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	7.3%	7.7%	13.6%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.7%	4.5%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 48322

Rent & Income

In 48322, the typical monthly rent is $2,049 and the typical household income is $113,865. Rent here is higher than Michigan, and household income is higher than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 7.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 22.6% of households. About 52.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 59% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 48322 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 48322 — Poverty

How ZIP 48322 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,049	88 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$113,865	12 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	7.3%	19 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48322

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 48322 places 88th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. Throughout Michigan, numbers span from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 12th out of 88 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 48322 comes 19th out of 88 ZIP Codes. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48322 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,049 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48322

Annual Household Income: $113,865

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48322

Estimated Rate: 7.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48322

In ZIP Code 48322, households that rent: 2,859 (22.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,859	22.6%
Owner-Occupied	9,800	77.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48322

In ZIP Code 48322, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,500 (52.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,500	52.5%
Other renter households	1,359	47.5%
Total renter households	2,859	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48322

Less than High School: 4,638 people (19.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,300 people (13.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,762 people (7.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,979 people (59%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,679

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.