ZIP Code 48070

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Huntington Woods · Oakland County · Michigan

Population
6,238

1,619/sq mi

Median income
$190,150

▲ 149% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$473,900

▲ 70% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
83.8%

Median age 45.7

Land area
3.9 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48070 in Huntington Woods, Michigan has a population of 6,238. The median household income is $190,150, which is 149% above the national average. Median home value is $473,900, 70% above the US average. 83.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.9 square miles in Huntington Woods, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,238 residents, producing a population density of 1,619 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 48070 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48070 sits at $190,150 (159% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $88,371. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $473,900 (116% above the state average) with median rent at $2,493 per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48070 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 48070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48070.

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 48070, Huntington Woods, 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

6,238

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

1,619

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48070?

45.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
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?

$190,150

Median Household Income

+159% vs state

$88,371

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 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 89.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,442

Total Housing Units

2,356

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$473,900

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$2,493

Median Rent

1952

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48070 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 142
2021 +7.8% 153
2022 +7.7% 164
2023 +5.4% 173
2024 +15.4% 200

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 132 business establishments in ZIP 48070, employing approximately 481 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,277,000.

132

Businesses

481

Employees

$35.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 38 28.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 28.0%
Construction 7 5.3%
Information 7 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Retail trade 5 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 3.0%

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 48070 vs 48237 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48237 Oak Park, MI 29,319 1.4 mi
48072 Berkley, MI 14,970 1.4 mi
48069 Pleasant Ridge, MI 2,526 1.4 mi
48067 Royal Oak, MI 24,458 1.7 mi
48073 Royal Oak, MI 32,798 2.6 mi
48220 Ferndale, MI 22,319 2.4 mi
48017 Clawson, MI 11,805 3.9 mi
48221 Detroit, MI 38,727 3.9 mi
48076 Southfield, MI 25,386 3.4 mi
48235 Detroit, MI 45,063 4.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48070 in?
ZIP code 48070 (Huntington Woods) 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 48070?
ZIP code 48070 in Huntington Woods, MI has a population of 6,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48070?
The median household income in ZIP 48070 is $190,150, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48070?
The median home value in ZIP 48070 is $473,900, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48070 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48070?
ZIP code 48070 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48070 are: Health care and social assistance (38), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Construction (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48070 increased by 15.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 48070?
In ZIP code 48070, 89.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.8% 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 48070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48070 is 20.6 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 48070?
In ZIP code 48070, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48070 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Huntington Woods, 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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