| ZIP Code | 48237 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Park |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Area Code | 248/313/586/734 |
| Elevation | 661 ft |
| Latitude | 42.464943 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.18241 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.9% ▲ 102% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 421 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,767 (18%) |
| Some College | 1,867 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 4,509 (21.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,924 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,411 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,882 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,500 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,354/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,036 |
| Vacant Units | 314 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,036 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 314 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 48237 is located in Oak Park, Michigan, within Oakland County. With a population of 29,370, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 48237 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,882 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48237 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,354 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.3%) and renters (40.7%). Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 48237 is majority Black (53.10%). Residents are well-educated — 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48237 stands at 9.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 48237 in Oak Park, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,370 residents, a median household income of $65,882, and a median home value of $198,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.