48189 ZIP Code, Whitmore Lake, MI
48189 is a ZIP code in Whitmore Lake, Michigan — mostly in Washtenaw County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Livingston County. It covers 34 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48139, 48143 and 48116. 13,893 people live here in 5,833 households. With about 406 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $87,145, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Whitmore Lake, MI
- County: Washtenaw County
- Land area: 34 sq mi
- Population: 13,893
- Median household income: $87,145
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,893 |
| Households | 5,833 |
| Median household income | $87,145 |
| Income per person | $49,944 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Homeowners | 79.3% |
| Median home value | $313,400 |
| Median rent | $1,246 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.3% |
| $200K+ | 16.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 10.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.3% |
| Owned outright | 26.0% |
| Rented | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.5% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 5.8% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 15.2% |
Businesses in 48189
269 business establishments with 2,809 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 46
- Retail Trade: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 28
- Manufacturing: 25
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 21
- Wholesale Trade: 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48139 (3.3 mi)
- 48143 (4.8 mi)
- 48116 — Brighton city, MI (6.7 mi)
- 48178 — South Lyon city, MI (6.8 mi)
- 48105 — Ann Arbor city, MI (7.2 mi)
- 48130 — Dexter city, MI (7.2 mi)
- 48109 — Ann Arbor city, MI (9 mi)
- 48169 — Pinckney village, MI (9.1 mi)
Areas that include 48189
- Whitmore Lake, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Livingston County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Washtenaw County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48189, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48189 in?
- 48189 is a Whitmore Lake, MI mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Whitmore Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48189 in?
- 48189 is mostly in Washtenaw County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Livingston County.
- What is the population of 48189?
- About 13,893 people (±841), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,038.
- What is the median household income in 48189?
- $87,145 (±$8,485), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48189?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48189 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48189?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48139 (3.3 mi), 48143 (4.8 mi), 48116 (6.7 mi, Brighton), 48178 (6.8 mi, South Lyon), 48105 (7.2 mi, Ann Arbor) and 48130 (7.2 mi, Dexter).
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