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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
$62,938
Median income
$265,800
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,606. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $265,800 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,299 a month, and owner-occupancy at 25.3%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48034, 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 48034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southfield, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48034.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48034?

40.5

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 19.6%
African American 65.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$44,606

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48034 ranks nationally

Southfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,938 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,653

Total Housing Units

7,752

Occupied Units

901

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.3%
Renter 74.7%

$265,800

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48034 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 48034 ranks #0 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 48034 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 48034 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
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

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Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
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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
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Southfield, MI Michigan

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.

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