| ZIP Code | 48309 |
|---|---|
| City | Rochester |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Area Code | 248/947 |
| Elevation | 831 ft |
| Latitude | 42.657213 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.186577 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 107 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,884 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 896 (4.6%) |
| Associates | 1,901 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,350 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,229 (63.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,788 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $394,700 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,625/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,635 |
| Vacant Units | 514 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,635 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 514 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 48309 is located in Rochester, Michigan, within Oakland County. With a population of 30,254, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 48309 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,788 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48309 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $394,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,625 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 48309 is primarily White (75.10%). Residents are highly educated — 70.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48309 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 48309 in Rochester, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,254 residents, a median household income of $117,788, and a median home value of $394,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.