Southfield, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48034
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,590
- 1,128/sq mi High-density area
- $62,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $265,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Southfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,128
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48034 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 48034 (Southfield, MI) fell -8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.4 in 2023 to 147.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 12,590 residents across 11.2 square miles, a density of 1,128 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48034 reports a modest median household income of $62,938 (14% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,606. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $265,800 (21% above the average Michigan ZIP), with only 25.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,299.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, 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 48034 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 48034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southfield, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48034.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
162 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Finance and insurance 82
Finance and insurance
82 establishments
- Retail trade 75
Retail trade
75 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 48034, 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
12,590
Population
11.2
Area (sq mi)
1,128
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48034?
40.5
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
12.4%
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?
$62,938
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$44,606
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48034 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Southfield, 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)
$62,938 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
8,653housing units
8,653
Total Housing Units
7,752
Occupied Units
901
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,800
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,299
Median Rent
1976
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
-8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
147
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+47%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48034 have decreased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 110 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 119 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 142 |
| 2023 | +14.0% | 161 |
| 2024 | -8.9% | 147 |
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 907 business establishments in ZIP 48034, employing approximately 29,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,573,616,000.
907
Businesses
29,575
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 206 | 22.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 162 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 5.8% |
| Information | 33 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 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 48034 vs 48033 →
ZIP 48034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48336
Farmington (48336)
25,486 residents
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
25,386 residents
- 48075
Southfield (48075)
21,790 residents
- 48334
Farmington (48334)
18,540 residents
- 48240
Redford (48240)
17,722 residents
- 48033
Southfield (48033)
16,064 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 48034 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48034 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
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
$116,239 median income
- 48334
Farmington (48334)
$102,228 median income
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
$90,058 median income
- 48336
Farmington (48336)
$88,938 median income
- 48075 $65,384
Southfield (48075)
$65,384 median income
- 48034 $62,938
Southfield (48034)
$62,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48034 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48033 | Southfield, MI | 16,064 | 2.2 mi |
| 48025 | Franklin, MI | 14,543 | 2.0 mi |
| 48301 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 14,127 | 3.3 mi |
| 48076 | Southfield, MI | 25,386 | 3.1 mi |
| 48334 | Farmington, MI | 18,540 | 3.0 mi |
| 48240 | Redford, MI | 17,722 | 5.0 mi |
| 48336 | Farmington, MI | 25,486 | 3.7 mi |
| 48302 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 15,360 | 6.1 mi |
| 48075 | Southfield, MI | 21,790 | 3.9 mi |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 14,970 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48034, 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 (12,590 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 48034 in?
ZIP code 48034 (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 48034?
ZIP code 48034 in Southfield, MI has a population of 12,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48034?
The median household income in ZIP 48034 is $62,938, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48034?
The median home value in ZIP 48034 is $265,800, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48034 is African American at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48034?
ZIP code 48034 has 907 business establishments employing approximately 29,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48034 are: Health care and social assistance (206), Professional, scientific, and technical services (162), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48034?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48034 decreased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 48034?
In ZIP code 48034, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 48034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48034 is 23.1 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 48034?
In ZIP code 48034, approximately 25.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48034 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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