ZIP Code 48069

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Pleasant Ridge · Oakland County · Michigan

Population
2,526

1,827/sq mi

Median income
$171,125

▲ 124% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$448,700

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
79.3%

Median age 43.1

Land area
1.4 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48069 in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan has a population of 2,526. The median household income is $171,125, which is 124% above the national average. Median home value is $448,700, 61% above the US average. 79.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in Pleasant Ridge, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,526 residents, producing a population density of 1,827 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 48069 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48069 sits at $171,125 (133% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $89,647. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $448,700 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $1,720 per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 79.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48069 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 48069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48069.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48069, Pleasant Ridge, 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

2,526

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

1,827

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48069?

43.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$171,125

Median Household Income

+133% vs state

$89,647

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,172

Total Housing Units

1,139

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$448,700

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$1,720

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48069 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 151
2021 +8.0% 163
2022 +11.3% 181
2023 +12.3% 203
2024 +6.7% 217

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 48069, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,777,000.

55

Businesses

261

Employees

$13.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 25.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 20.0%
Retail trade 7 12.7%
Finance and insurance 5 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.5%

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 48069 vs 48220 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48220 Ferndale, MI 22,319 1.0 mi
48067 Royal Oak, MI 24,458 1.4 mi
48070 Huntington Woods, MI 6,238 1.4 mi
48237 Oak Park, MI 29,319 2.0 mi
48221 Detroit, MI 38,727 3.1 mi
48030 Hazel Park, MI 16,422 2.5 mi
48073 Royal Oak, MI 32,798 3.5 mi
48072 Berkley, MI 14,970 2.8 mi
48017 Clawson, MI 11,805 4.5 mi
48071 Madison Heights, MI 29,694 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48069 in?
ZIP code 48069 (Pleasant Ridge) 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 48069?
ZIP code 48069 in Pleasant Ridge, MI has a population of 2,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48069?
The median household income in ZIP 48069 is $171,125, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48069?
The median home value in ZIP 48069 is $448,700, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48069 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48069?
ZIP code 48069 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48069 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Health care and social assistance (11), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48069?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48069 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 48069?
In ZIP code 48069, 84.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.3% 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 48069?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48069 is 24.7 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 48069?
In ZIP code 48069, 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 48069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48069 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pleasant Ridge, 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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