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Clawson, MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48017.

Population

11,374

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

5,171

ZIP codes

1

Clawson and its ZIP codes

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Clawson at a glance

  • Clawson is about 29 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 92nd among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $88,636, 22% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,100 (15% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,253 a month.

Local data for Clawson, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clawson, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,636

Poverty rate

5.9%

Median home value

$267,100

Median rent

$1,253/mo

Homeownership

75.4%

Bachelor's or higher

45.8%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,493), Irish Americans (1,852), Polish Americans (1,122).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Clawson.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$80,231

720,266 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$93,579

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.62B

FY 2026, $8,330 per person

PPP loans

$32.64M

399 loans, 3,702 jobs reported

Oakland County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Clawson, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.4%
  • Carpooled3.7%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home22.1%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clawson, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,054

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,096

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 17°F

33.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clawson, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.1%

U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts

Diabetes

8.5%

U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.1%

U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts

ZIP codes in Clawson

1 in or overlapping Clawson. Population shown

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Cities near Clawson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Royal OakCity2.1 mi11.8
TroyCity2.9 mi33.4
Madison HeightsCity2.9 mi7.1
BerkleyCity3.3 mi2.6
BirminghamCity3.4 mi4.8
Huntington WoodsCity4 mi1.5
Pleasant RidgeCity4.6 mi0.6
Oak ParkCity5.2 mi5.1
Beverly HillsVillage5.3 mi4
Lathrup VillageCity5.3 mi1.5
FerndaleCity5.4 mi3.9
Bloomfield HillsCity5.8 mi5
Hazel ParkCity5.9 mi2.8
Sterling HeightsCity6.6 mi36.4
WarrenCity6.9 mi34.4
Bingham FarmsVillage6.9 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clawson, MI in?
Clawson is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Clawson, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Clawson include 48017.
What is the population of Clawson, MI?
About 11,374 people live in Clawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clawson?
Nearby places include Royal Oak (2.1 mi), Troy (2.9 mi), Madison Heights (2.9 mi), Berkley (3.3 mi), Birmingham (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023