ZIP Code 48034
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Southfield · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 12,590
- Median income
- $62,938
- Median home value
- $265,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 11.2 sq mi
1,128/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Detroit
ZIP code 48034 in Southfield, Michigan has a population of 12,590. The median household income is $62,938, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $265,800, 4% below the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.2 square miles in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,590 residents, producing a population density of 1,128 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48034 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48034 sits at $62,938 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,606. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $265,800 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,299 per month, and 25.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48034 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,606
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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