48189 — Whitmore Lake, MI Home Values
Typical home value $360,422 as of August 2026 · 9th of 15 in Ann Arbor, MI
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 48189, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 48189 compares in the Ann Arbor, MI area
ZIP code 48189 (Whitmore Lake, MI) has a typical home value of $360,422 as of August 2026, ranking 9th of 15 ZIP codes tracked in the Ann Arbor, MI area, more expensive than about 47% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +19.9%, from $300,553 in August 2021 to $360,422 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.4× the annual rent ($1,723/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Ann Arbor, MI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Ann Arbor.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 48189 has a population of 13,748, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 93.4% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% two or more races, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Lake Elementary School | 1077 BARKER RD, WHITMORE LAKE, MI | 0.8 mi |
| Livingston Classical Academy | 8877 MAIN ST, WHITMORE LAKE, MI | 1.1 mi |
| Whitmore Lake High School | 7430 WHITMORE LAKE RD, WHITMORE LAKE, MI | 1.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48189?
$360,422 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 48189 an expensive ZIP code in the Ann Arbor, MI area?
48189 ranks 9th of 15 ZIP codes in the Ann Arbor, MI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 47% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 48189 changed over the past year?
+1.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 48189?
The typical home price is 17.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,723/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 48189?
13,748, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 48189?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School (0.8 mi), Livingston Classical Academy (1.1 mi), Whitmore Lake High School (1.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 48189?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Ann Arbor, MI forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.