City

Milford, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥21,238Population
💰$113,776Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$405,130Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓54.9%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.9%
Asian1.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads54.9% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.1%)
HS Graduate3,237 (22.7%)
Some College1,282 (9%)
Associates1,871 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,290 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree6,529 (45.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,776 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$405,130 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units8,310
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Milford, MI

Milford is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,238 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.98 years.

Economically, Milford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,775 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Milford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $405,130, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milford is well-educated. 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.68%).

Milford, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Milford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48380 7,501 $133,224 $438,700 3.6% 57.5% 99.7%
48381 13,737 $103,156 $386,800 $1,146 2.8% 53.5% 81.3%