City

Southfield, MI

6 ZIP codes  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥80,088Population
💰$69,008Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$231,611Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓49.1%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26%Hispanic: 2%Black: 63.5%Asian: 2%Other: 5.9%Race
White26.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black63.5%
Asian2.0%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.1% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma911 (1.6%)
HS Graduate11,001 (19.5%)
Some College5,432 (9.6%)
Associates11,327 (20.1%)
Bachelors5,074 (9%)
Graduate Degree22,621 (40.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 19.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 40.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad19.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate40.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.9%Renter: 45.1%Tenure
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,008 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$231,610 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,325/mo
Total Housing Units39,605
Vacant Units2,968

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Southfield, MI

Southfield is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 80,088 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.62 years.

Economically, Southfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,007 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Southfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,610, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,325 per month.

The population of Southfield is well-educated. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (63.48%).

Southfield, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Southfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48033 16,900 $55,599 $195,100 $1,242 5.9% 43.0% 50.6%
48034 15,213 $59,634 $259,400 $1,275 8.9% 49.4% 24.4%
48075 23,158 $67,630 $218,900 $1,284 7.8% 49.1% 59.3%
48076 24,817 $85,171 $251,300 $1,451 5.8% 53.1% 72.5%

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