| ZIP Code | 48085 |
|---|---|
| City | Troy |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Area Code | 248/947 |
| Elevation | 667 ft |
| Latitude | 42.604032 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.122111 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.99 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,438 (13.9%) |
| Some College | 1,055 (6%) |
| Associates | 1,879 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,668 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,386 (59.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $144,146 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $395,300 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,213/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,330 |
| Vacant Units | 213 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,330 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 213 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
ZIP code 48085 is located in Troy, Michigan, within Oakland County. With a population of 27,371, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 48085 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $144,146 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48085 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $395,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,213 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 48085 is majority White (68.50%). Residents are highly educated — 68.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48085 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 48085 in Troy, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,371 residents, a median household income of $144,146, and a median home value of $395,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.