Whitmore Lake, MI ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Whitmore Lake, Michigan: 48178 and 48189. Together they are home to 51,682 residents in 19,786 households. That is more than the 7,878 people counted inside Whitmore Lake Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $87,145 in 48189 to $131,558 in 48178.
Whitmore Lake Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,878 |
| Households | 3,443 |
| Median household income | $86,779 |
| Median home value | $287,700 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Median rent | $1,329 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 51,682 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 19,786 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $87,145 (48189) to $131,558 (48178) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $118,465 |
| Homeowners | 87.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 15,616 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Whitmore Lake: 48178 ($131,558)
- Most residents: 48178 (37,789 people)
- Highest homeownership: 48178 (91.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 48178 (32.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 48178 (9.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 48189 (41.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 48178 ($410,500)
Every ZIP code in Whitmore Lake
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48178 | South Lyon | 37,789 | 13,953 | $131,558 | $410,500 | 91.2% | 32.2% | 9.2% | 26 | 16,043 | 2% of its land |
| 48189 | Whitmore Lake | 13,893 | 5,833 | $87,145 | $313,400 | 79.3% | 24.1% | 8.8% | — | — | 11% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Whitmore Lake when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Whitmore Lake Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Whitmore Lake. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Whitmore Lake.
Counties
- Washtenaw County — 22 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- South Lyon — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Whitmore Lake, MI?
- 48178 and 48189. A ZIP code is listed for Whitmore Lake when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Whitmore Lake Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Whitmore Lake.
- What is the population of Whitmore Lake, MI?
- The Census Bureau counts 7,878 residents inside Whitmore Lake Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Whitmore Lake hold 51,682 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Whitmore Lake, MI?
- $86,779 inside Whitmore Lake Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $87,145 to $131,558.
- Which Whitmore Lake ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 48178, at $131,558, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Whitmore Lake, MI?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 15,616 residential and 427 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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