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Huntington Woods, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48070

Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,238
1,619/sq mi
$190,150
Median income
$473,900
Median home value
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntington Woods pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,619
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington Woods, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 6,238 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 1,619 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48070 skews affluent, with a median household income of $190,150 (159% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $88,371. Poverty here runs at 2.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.9%. Median home value sits at $473,900 (116% above the state average), median rent at $2,493 a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 48070 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington Woods, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,238

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

1,619

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 48070 ranks nationally

Huntington Woods, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$190,150 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 48070 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 48070 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 48070 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 48070 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

48307 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
Royal Oak, MI
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
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Huntington Woods, MI Michigan

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.

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