48189 ZIP Code
Whitmore Lake, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48189 |
| City/Town: | Whitmore Lake |
| County: | Washtenaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,718 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,879 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,967 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,336 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,900 |
| Land Area: | 34.2 sq miles
88.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4095, -83.7830 |
Population Information (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,718 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,235 | 52.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,483 | 47.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 642 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 564 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 505 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 808 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 692 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,148 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,689 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,929 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,166 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 935 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,668 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 708 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 264 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,189 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,336 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,024 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 312 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,748 | 78.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,276 | 21.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,507 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 88 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 251 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,967 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,486 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 864 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,166 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,685 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48189 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,879 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,094 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,167 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,967 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,621 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,449 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 166 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,240 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,062 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 902 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 485 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,136 | 95.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 130 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 111 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 111 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 208 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 226 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 425 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 284 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48189 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 206 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 95 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 322 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 281 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 728 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,127 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 936 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,093 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 615 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 621 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48189 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,437 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 473 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,376 | 18.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48189 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 759 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,093 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 236 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 598 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 305 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 249 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,036 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,090 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 509 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 252 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 123 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,111 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,996 | 80.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,662 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 354 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48189 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,902 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,016 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,567 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 160 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 111 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 589 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48189 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,531 | 71.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 170 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 32 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 123 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 184 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 217 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,060 | 16.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48189 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 214 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 788 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,614 | 25.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,106 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 779 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 467 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 433 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 362 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 558 | 8.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48189 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 13 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 254 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,372 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,053 | 48.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,463 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 181 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48189 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,983 | 82.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 268 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 518 | 8.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 126 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 106 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48189 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 155 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,905 | 31.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,675 | 44.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,289 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48189 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 682 | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 215 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 129 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 466 | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,322 | 27.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,418 | 29.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 479 | 10.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48189 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,614 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $728 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,189 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.59 | 2.38 |
Households (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,024 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,933 | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 971 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,354 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,186 | 19.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,406 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,814 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48189 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,311 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,021 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,116 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 204 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 954 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,612 | 25.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48189 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,362 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 135 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 662 | 28.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 687 | 29.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 776 | 32.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,461 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 656 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,465 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,089 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 145 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,129 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 815 | 39.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48189 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,594 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,047 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 311 | 29.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 720 | 68.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 186 | 17.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,356 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 130 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 362 | 278.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 362 | 278.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 362 | 278.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 107.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 63 | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 31.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48189 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,076 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,726 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 350 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 92 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 221 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 37 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48189 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,024 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,848 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
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