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 High-density area
- $190,150
- Median income Above-median income area
- $473,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48070 (Huntington Woods, MI) rose +15.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.2 in 2023 to 199.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,371. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $473,900 (116% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 96.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,493.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48070 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
- Information 7
Information
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48070?
45.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
4.3%
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?
$190,150
Median Household Income
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$88,371
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48070 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Huntington Woods, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$190,150 Top 1% higher than 99% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,442housing units
2,442
Total Housing Units
2,356
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$473,900
Median Home Value
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48235
Detroit (48235)
45,063 residents
- 48221
Detroit (48221)
38,727 residents
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
32,798 residents
- 48237
Oak Park (48237)
29,319 residents
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
25,386 residents
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
24,458 residents
- 48220
Ferndale (48220)
22,319 residents
- 48072 14,970
Berkley (48072)
14,970 residents
- 48017 11,805
Clawson (48017)
11,805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48070 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48070
Huntington Woods (48070)
$190,150 median income
- 48069
Pleasant Ridge (48069)
$171,125 median income
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
$116,239 median income
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
$112,840 median income
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
$91,627 median income
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
$90,058 median income
- 48220
Ferndale (48220)
$89,881 median income
- 48017
Clawson (48017)
$88,812 median income
- 48237 $71,510
Oak Park (48237)
$71,510 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48070, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,238 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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