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Birmingham, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48009

Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,107
1,539/sq mi
$153,401
Median income
$697,900
Median home value
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,539
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48009 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan, with 20,107 residents across 13.1 square miles, a density of 1,539 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,401 (109% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $108,935. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $697,900 (218% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,902 monthly, and 77.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48009, plus 6 more within Oakland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48009.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48009, Birmingham, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,107

Population

13.1

Area (sq mi)

1,539

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48009?

41.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$153,401

Median Household Income

+109% vs state

$108,935

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48009 ranks nationally

Birmingham, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$153,401 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,351

Total Housing Units

9,449

Occupied Units

902

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$697,900

Median Home Value

+218% vs state

$1,902

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48009 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 152
2021 +7.3% 163
2022 +8.8% 177
2023 +6.8% 189
2024 +9.1% 206

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,363 business establishments in ZIP 48009, employing approximately 17,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,333,749,000.

1,363

Businesses

17,066

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 297 21.8%
Retail trade 157 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 151 11.1%
Finance and insurance 147 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 120 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 109 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 85 6.2%
Wholesale trade 57 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 3.9%
Construction 46 3.4%
Information 32 2.4%
Educational services 29 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.0%
Manufacturing 21 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 18 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48009 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48009 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48084 Troy, MI 14,231 2.4 mi
48076 Southfield, MI 25,386 3.3 mi
48304 Bloomfield Hills, MI 16,009 3.1 mi
48301 Bloomfield Hills, MI 14,127 3.3 mi
48025 Franklin, MI 14,543 3.0 mi
48017 Clawson, MI 11,805 3.5 mi
48072 Berkley, MI 14,970 3.6 mi
48073 Royal Oak, MI 32,798 3.2 mi
48098 Troy, MI 19,582 4.3 mi
48075 Southfield, MI 21,790 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

48307 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
Royal Oak, MI
Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
West Bloomfield, MI
Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
Madison Heights, MI
Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
Oak Park, MI
Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Birmingham, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48009 in? ▼
ZIP code 48009 (Birmingham) is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oakland-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48009? ▼
ZIP code 48009 in Birmingham, MI has a population of 20,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48009 is $153,401, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48009 is $697,900, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48009 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48009? ▼
ZIP code 48009 has 1,363 business establishments employing approximately 17,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48009 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (297), Retail trade (157), Health care and social assistance (151). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48009 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48009? ▼
In ZIP code 48009, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48009 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48009? ▼
In ZIP code 48009, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48009 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.