Here is what the numbers say. For average commute to work, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 27.3 minutes, against 25.8 minutes across Oakland County and 26.0 minutes for Metro Detroit.
That is the 25th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County. For workers commuting an hour or more, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 6.5%, against 5.6% across Oakland County and 6.2% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 22nd highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
The rest of the numbers
For workers who ride transit, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 0.2%, against 0.3% across Oakland County and 0.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 15th lowest of 48 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For workers who walk or bike, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 1.2%, against 1.3% across Oakland County and 1.5% for Metro Detroit. That is the 28th highest of 67 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For workers who work from home, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 22.7%, against 20.2% across Oakland County and 15.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 22nd highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For workers who carpool, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 6.6%, against 5.9% across Oakland County and 7.4% for Metro Detroit. That is the 21st highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For households without a vehicle, ZIP 48322 (West Bloomfield area) comes in at 4.6%, against 5.3% across Oakland County and 7.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 26th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
Next door
ZIP 48323 (West Bloomfield area) nearby comes in at 24.1 minutes for average commute to work. ZIP 48331 (Farmington Hills area) nearby comes in at 25.3 minutes for average commute to work.
ZIP 48334 (Farmington Hills area) nearby comes in at 23.7 minutes for average commute to work.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare ZIP codes in Oakland County with the same figure on file.
Final word
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Next door, compared
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ZIP 48323 (West Bloomfield area) 24.1 minutes
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ZIP 48331 (Farmington Hills area) 25.3 minutes
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ZIP 48334 (Farmington Hills area) 23.7 minutes
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ZIP 48324 (Orchard Lake Village area) 31.9 minutes
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ZIP 48390 (Wolverine Lake area) 24.9 minutes
Sources
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Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.