Pontiac, MI

Census ZIP code profile for Pontiac, MI — 3 ZIPs, total population 59,853. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Pontiac, MI is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 59,853 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Pontiac splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Pontiac, the median household income averages $44,845 and per-capita income averages $25,930. Poverty rate runs at 24.8% and unemployment at 10.2%. On housing, the average median home value is $123,900 with median rent of $1,035 per month, and 46.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Pontiac against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Pontiac as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

59,853

Population

$44,845

Median Income

$123,900

Median Home Value

37

Median Age

How much do residents of Pontiac earn?

Median Household Income
$44,845
Per Capita Income
$25,930
Unemployment Rate
10.2%
Poverty Rate
24.8%

What does housing look like in Pontiac?

Median Home Value
$123,900
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
Owner Occupied
46.5%
Housing Units
28,353

Who lives in Pontiac?

Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
High School+
52.6%
Avg Commute
21 min
Foreign Born
11.9%

ZIP Codes in Pontiac, MI

Side-by-side: Compare 48340 vs 48342 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
48340 24,307 1,251 America/Detroit
48342 18,407 1,240 America/Detroit
48341 17,139 1,036 America/Detroit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Pontiac, MI?
Pontiac, MI has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 59,853, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Pontiac?
The average median household income across Pontiac, MI ZIP codes is $44,845. The poverty rate is 24.8%.
What is the cost of living in Pontiac?
The average median home value in Pontiac, MI is $123,900. Median rent is $1,035/month. 46.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.