Franklin, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48025
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,543
- 698/sq mi High-density area
- $185,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $544,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklin pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 698
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48025 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48025 (Franklin, MI) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.4 in 2023 to 187.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 14,543 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 698 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48025 skews affluent, with a median household income of $185,000 (152% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,832. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $544,500 (148% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 95.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,112.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48025.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
220 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Finance and insurance 63
Finance and insurance
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 42
Real estate and rental and leasing
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 36
Other services (except public administration)
36 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48025, Franklin, 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
14,543
Population
20.8
Area (sq mi)
698
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48025?
48.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
8.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$185,000
Median Household Income
+152% vs state ZIP avg
$92,832
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48025 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Franklin, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$185,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,903housing units
5,903
Total Housing Units
5,598
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$544,500
Median Home Value
+148% vs state ZIP avg
$2,112
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48025 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 138 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 147 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 161 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 176 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 187 |
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 719 business establishments in ZIP 48025, employing approximately 11,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $739,964,000.
719
Businesses
11,743
Employees
$740.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 220 | 30.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 23.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 20 | 2.8% |
| Information | 18 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48025 vs 48301 →
ZIP 48025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
25,386 residents
- 48075
Southfield (48075)
21,790 residents
- 48009
Birmingham (48009)
20,107 residents
- 48334
Farmington (48334)
18,540 residents
- 48033
Southfield (48033)
16,064 residents
- 48304
Bloomfield Hills (48304)
16,009 residents
- 48302
Bloomfield Hills (48302)
15,360 residents
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
14,970 residents
- 48025
Franklin (48025)
14,543 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48025 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48025
Franklin (48025)
$185,000 median income
- 48302
Bloomfield Hills (48302)
$178,103 median income
- 48301
Bloomfield Hills (48301)
$167,143 median income
- 48009
Birmingham (48009)
$153,401 median income
- 48304
Bloomfield Hills (48304)
$143,204 median income
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
$116,239 median income
- 48334
Farmington (48334)
$102,228 median income
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
$90,058 median income
- 48075 $65,384
Southfield (48075)
$65,384 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48025 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48301 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 14,127 | 1.8 mi |
| 48034 | Southfield, MI | 12,590 | 2.0 mi |
| 48076 | Southfield, MI | 25,386 | 2.4 mi |
| 48009 | Birmingham, MI | 20,107 | 3.0 mi |
| 48033 | Southfield, MI | 16,064 | 4.0 mi |
| 48302 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 15,360 | 4.7 mi |
| 48075 | Southfield, MI | 21,790 | 4.4 mi |
| 48334 | Farmington, MI | 18,540 | 4.3 mi |
| 48304 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 16,009 | 4.9 mi |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 14,970 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48025, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,543 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48025 in?
ZIP code 48025 (Franklin) 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 48025?
ZIP code 48025 in Franklin, MI has a population of 14,543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48025?
The median household income in ZIP 48025 is $185,000, which is 143% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48025?
The median home value in ZIP 48025 is $544,500, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48025 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48025?
ZIP code 48025 has 719 business establishments employing approximately 11,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48025 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (220), Health care and social assistance (170), Finance and insurance (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48025 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 48025?
In ZIP code 48025, 82.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.2% 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 48025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48025 is 23.4 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 48025?
In ZIP code 48025, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48025 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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