48327 ZIP Code
Waterford, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48327 |
| City/Town: | Waterford |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,878 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,336 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,899 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,871 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,500 |
| Land Area: | 11.3 sq miles
29.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6383, -83.4107 |
Population Information (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,878 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,991 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,887 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,317 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 792 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 980 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,200 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,465 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,204 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,534 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,615 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,571 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,658 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,275 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 900 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 367 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,004 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,871 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,404 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 467 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,596 | 70.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,808 | 29.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,124 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 300 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 732 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,968 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,072 | 26.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,549 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,069 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,434 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48327 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,336 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,261 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,673 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,899 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,096 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,495 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 601 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,456 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,971 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 965 | 8.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 543 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,616 | 84.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,367 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 42 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 380 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 303 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,170 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 918 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,369 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,020 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 133 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 216 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48327 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 243 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 748 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 805 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,133 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,798 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,246 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,934 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 676 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 572 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48327 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,347 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 688 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 91 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 890 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48327 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 891 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,627 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,246 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 678 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 228 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 886 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,632 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,297 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 896 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 605 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 315 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,561 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,803 | 70.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,429 | 35.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,317 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48327 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,563 | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,860 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,485 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 240 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 151 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 634 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48327 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,728 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 689 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 55 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 288 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 831 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 583 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 697 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48327 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 169 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,004 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,932 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,454 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,864 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,166 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,566 | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 412 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 293 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48327 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,429 | 14.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,225 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,634 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,339 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 169 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48327 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,152 | 86.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 133 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,014 | 10.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48327 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 411 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,563 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,505 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,925 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48327 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 144 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 638 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,505 | 22.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,856 | 43.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,206 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 153 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48327 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,485 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $544 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,004 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,404 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,895 | 41.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,371 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,784 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,996 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,100 | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,803 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48327 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,472 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,162 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,229 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 174 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 869 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,824 | 33.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48327 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,118 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 328 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,285 | 31.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 993 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,264 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,081 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 755 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,878 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,552 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 101 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,251 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,200 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48327 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,597 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,044 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,437 | 70.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 554 | 27.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 149 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,554 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 144 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,324 | 919.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,324 | 919.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,324 | 919.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 589 | 409.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 66 | 45.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 347 | 241.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 20.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48327 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,561 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,728 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,833 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 574 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 964 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 229 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 66 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48327 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,404 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,785 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Waterford, MI48327