🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48329

Waterford

ZIP Code 48329 is a standard zip code serving Waterford, Waterford, Michigan (MI), in Oakland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,009 with a median household income of $66,765. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Oakland
City: Waterford
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.687700
Longitude: -83.387900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 10.21 mi²
Water Area: 2.16 mi²
Population Density: 2448.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.709482°N, 42.664049°S, -83.327712°E, -83.446139°W

With 25,009 residents spread across 10.21 square miles, this area has a population density of 2448.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,009

Population

85th percentile

$66,765

Median Income

80th percentile

$129,800

Median Home Value

50th percentile

10.21 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48329 is $66,765, and the median home value is $129,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

10,331

Total Units

9,723

Occupied Units

94.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Waterford, MI.

48327

Waterford

48328

Waterford

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