Zip code 48393: Wixom, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48393
48393 is a suburban zip code in Wixom, Michigan (Oakland County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 20,145 people live here, or 1,484 per square mile. The median resident is 35.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $65,962 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $335,000, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,036 a month.
44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.7 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales.
How 48393 compares
- 76thU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465134th of 958 in MI
- 71stU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%137th of 961 in MI
- 65thU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%50th of 962 in MI
- Per capita income$45,43363rdU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735197th of 962 in MI
- Broadband access93.1%58thU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%207th of 958 in MI
- Work from home13.6%54thU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%266th of 961 in MI
- Tech workers3.1%54thU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%241st of 961 in MI
- Poverty rate11.2%52ndU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%455th of 959 in MI
- Population density1,484/sq mi51stU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi176th of 962 in MI
- Diversity index49.551stU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3109th of 962 in MI
- Median home value$335,00050thU.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600122nd of 946 in MI
- 50thU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%493rd of 961 in MI
- Average commute25.7 min48thU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min449th of 941 in MI
- Uninsured rate6.6%48thU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%249th of 961 in MI
- Median earnings per worker$45,95043rdU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178403rd of 960 in MI
- 39thU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%566th of 961 in MI
- Veterans4.6%33rdU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%783rd of 962 in MI
- Population20,14531stU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761192nd of 962 in MI
- Median household income$65,96230thU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875533rd of 952 in MI
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%855th of 962 in MI
- Government workers11.2%28thU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%513th of 961 in MI
- 25thU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%522nd of 931 in MI
- Median gross rent$1,03624thU.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129342nd of 851 in MI
- Median age35.323rdU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2859th of 962 in MI
- 21stU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%687th of 961 in MI
- Homeownership rate48.6%16thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%923rd of 958 in MI
- Residents under 1817.3%15thU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%699th of 962 in MI
- Housing vacancy1.7%2ndU.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%914th of 958 in MI
| Measure | 48393 | Oakland | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.470 | 0.467 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 134th of 958 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.6% | 51% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 137th of 961 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.4% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 50th of 962 | |
| Per capita income | $45,433 | $56,696 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 197th of 962 | |
| Broadband access | 93.1% | 94.2% | 90.5% | 91% | 207th of 958 | |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 266th of 961 | |
| Tech workers | 3.1% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 241st of 961 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.2% | 7.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 455th of 959 | |
| Population density | 1,484/sq mi | 1,476/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 176th of 962 | |
| Diversity index | 49.5 | 50.6 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 109th of 962 | |
| Median home value | $335,000 | $343,600 | $231,600 | $332,700 | 122nd of 946 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 493rd of 961 | |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 25.8 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 449th of 941 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 249th of 961 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $45,950 | $61,646 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 403rd of 960 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.5% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 566th of 961 | |
| Veterans | 4.6% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 783rd of 962 | |
| Population | 20,145 | 1,279,825 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 192nd of 962 | |
| Median household income | $65,962 | $97,760 | $72,875 | $80,734 | 533rd of 952 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.9% | 18.4% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 855th of 962 | |
| Government workers | 11.2% | 9.2% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 513th of 961 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43.5% | 44.8% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 522nd of 931 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,036 | $1,376 | $1,129 | $1,413 | 342nd of 851 | |
| Median age | 35.3 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 859th of 962 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 687th of 961 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 48.6% | 72.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 923rd of 958 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.3% | 20.3% | 21.2% | 22% | 699th of 962 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.7% | 5.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 914th of 958 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White69%
- Black11%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian8%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,768
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 47.8%
- Married couples
- 36.9%
- Living alone
- 42.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,938
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 1.7%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 4.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 43.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.8%
- Home value to income
- 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 48393 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,521 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,648 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,163 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,976 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,312 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15.5%
- Households with broadband
- 93.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.2%
- No internet access
- 4.6%
- Without health insurance
- 6.6%
- Limited-English households
- 4.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Wixom
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Oakland County
- Center point
- 42.5218° N, 83.5451° W
- Land area
- 14 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Wixom67% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 48393
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48391 | Walled Lake, MI · PO box | 3.4 mi | — |
| 48381 | Milford, MI | 3.5 mi | $105,213 |
| 48374 | Novi, MI | 3.6 mi | $182,827 |
| 48377 | Novi, MI | 3.8 mi | $83,104 |
| 48165 | New Hudson, MI | 4.1 mi | $106,220 |
| 48390 | Walled Lake, MI | 4.1 mi | $91,381 |
| 48382 | Commerce Township, MI | 4.5 mi | $137,768 |
| 48376 | Novi, MI · PO box | 5 mi | — |
| 48375 | Novi, MI | 5.7 mi | $112,545 |
| 48167 | Northville, MI | 6.3 mi | $124,630 |
| 48331 | Farmington, MI | 7.1 mi | $127,633 |
| 48380 | Milford, MI | 7.5 mi | $131,979 |
Zip codes like 48393 elsewhere
Questions about 48393
What city is zip code 48393?
48393 is assigned to Wixom, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48393 in?
48393 is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48393?
About 20,145 people live in 48393, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 48393 in?
48393 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 48393?
The median household income in 48393 is $65,962.
What zip codes are near 48393?
The closest zip codes to 48393 are 48391, 48381, 48374, 48377, 48165.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48393, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.