| ZIP Code | 48033 |
|---|---|
| City | Southfield |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Area Code | 248/313/586/734/947 |
| Elevation | 675 ft |
| Latitude | 42.459322 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.293205 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 227 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,519 (21%) |
| Some College | 1,214 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 2,885 (24%) |
| Bachelors | 1,104 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,057 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,599 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,100 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,242/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,198 |
| Vacant Units | 792 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,198 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 792 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 48033 is located in Southfield, Michigan, within Oakland County. With a population of 16,900, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.9 years. Economically, 48033 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,599 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48033 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,242 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.6%) and renters (49.4%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 48033 is majority Black (67.88%). Residents are well-educated — 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48033 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 48033 in Southfield, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a mature community. With 16,900 residents, a median household income of $55,599, and a median home value of $195,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.