City

Pleasant Ridge, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥2,607Population
💰$161,058Median HH Income▲ 111% above avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$435,500Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓82.6%College Grads▲ 113% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.1%
Asian2.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads82.6% ▲ 113% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.8%)
HS Graduate105 (5.4%)
Some College82 (4.3%)
Associates133 (6.9%)
Bachelors69 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree1,523 (79%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 5.4%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 79%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad5.4%
Some College4.3%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate79.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.4%Renter: 4.6%Tenure
Owner95.4%
Renter4.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$161,058 ▲ 111% above avg
Median Home Value$435,500 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,795/mo
Total Housing Units1,201
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
41%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
79%
About Pleasant Ridge, MI

Pleasant Ridge is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,607 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Pleasant Ridge is a affluent community. The median household income of $161,058 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Ridge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $435,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,795 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Ridge is highly educated. 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (88.07%).

Pleasant Ridge, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48069 2,607 $161,058 $435,500 $1,795 6.6% 82.6% 95.4%