Clawson
City in Oakland County, Michigan

Clawson is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 11,389 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Royal Oak, 2.0 miles S.
- 11,389residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 5,178 / sq mipopulation density
- 48017main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Clawson
Clawson is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Clawson is located about 19 miles (31 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 11,389.
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Living in Clawson
- Median household income
- $88,636
- Median home value
- $267,100
- Median rent
- $1,253/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Clawson had 11,389 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,389 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,178 per sq mi (1,999 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clawson at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,389 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.20 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5367° N, 83.1504° W |
| ZIP codes | 48017, 48073 |
| Official website | cityofclawson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2616160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clawson
- Royal Oak2.0 mi S
- Madison Heights3.1 mi SE
- Berkley3.2 mi SW
- Troy3.3 mi N
- Birmingham3.4 mi W
- Huntington Woods3.9 mi S
- Pleasant Ridge4.5 mi S
- Beverly Hills4.7 mi W
- Lathrup Village5.0 mi SW
- Oak Park5.2 mi S
- Ferndale5.4 mi S
- Bloomfield Hills5.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clawson
What county is Clawson in?
Clawson is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Clawson, MI?
11,389 people lived in Clawson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clawson, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48017. Other ZIP codes: 48073.
What is the elevation of Clawson?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clawson?
Royal Oak (2.0 mi), Madison Heights (3.1 mi), Berkley (3.2 mi), Troy (3.3 mi), Birmingham (3.4 mi).
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