| ZIP Code | 48034 |
|---|---|
| City | Southfield |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Area Code | 248/313/586/734/810/ |
| Elevation | 696 ft |
| Latitude | 42.496906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.290998 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.93 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.4% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 81% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 224 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,252 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 1,080 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 2,303 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,024 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,694 (40.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,634 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,275/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,634 |
| Vacant Units | 756 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,634 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 756 |
| Owner Occupied | 24.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
ZIP code 48034 is located in Southfield, Michigan, within Oakland County. With a population of 15,213, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 48034 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,634 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48034 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,275 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 75.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 48034 is majority Black (66.60%). Residents are well-educated — 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48034 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly 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 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 48034 in Southfield, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 15,213 residents, a median household income of $59,634, and a median home value of $259,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.