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Southfield, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48033

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

16,064
692/sq mi
$61,016
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Southfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
692
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 16,064 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 692 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48033 reports a modest median household income of $61,016 (17% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,754. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. Housing costs here run $206,900 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,299 a month; 51.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48033 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southfield, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48033.

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 48033, Southfield, 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

16,064

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

692

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48033?

49.2

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 22.4%
African American 69.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$61,016

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$39,754

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48033 ranks nationally

Southfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,016 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,357

Total Housing Units

8,485

Occupied Units

872

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$206,900

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,299

Median Rent

1972

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

155

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+55%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48033 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 112
2021 +11.1% 125
2022 +9.3% 136
2023 +7.0% 146
2024 +6.2% 155

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 544 business establishments in ZIP 48033, employing approximately 18,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,413,314,000.

544

Businesses

18,086

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 70 12.9%
Retail trade 64 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 54 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 36 6.6%
Wholesale trade 33 6.1%
Manufacturing 31 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.7%
Finance and insurance 29 5.3%
Construction 23 4.2%
Information 15 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.9%

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 48033 vs 48034 →

ZIP 48033 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 48033 ranks #8 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 48033 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 48033 ranks #9 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
48034 Southfield, MI 12,590 2.2 mi
48240 Redford, MI 17,722 2.8 mi
48336 Farmington, MI 25,486 3.0 mi
48075 Southfield, MI 21,790 3.0 mi
48219 Detroit, MI 46,931 3.2 mi
48025 Franklin, MI 14,543 4.0 mi
48301 Bloomfield Hills, MI 14,127 5.5 mi
48076 Southfield, MI 25,386 3.7 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 6.1 mi
48334 Farmington, MI 18,540 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

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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 Southfield, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48033 in? ▼
ZIP code 48033 (Southfield) 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 48033? ▼
ZIP code 48033 in Southfield, MI has a population of 16,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48033 is $61,016, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48033 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48033 is African American at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48033? ▼
ZIP code 48033 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 18,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48033 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Health care and social assistance (70), Retail trade (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48033? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48033 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 48033? ▼
In ZIP code 48033, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 48033? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48033 is 25.6 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 48033? ▼
In ZIP code 48033, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48033 is 12.8% 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.