Madison Heights, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48071
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,694
- 1,616/sq mi High-density area
- $69,503
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madison Heights pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,616
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48071 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 48071 (Madison Heights, MI) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.8 in 2023 to 186.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48071 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan, with 29,694 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 1,616 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48071 reports a modest median household income of $69,503 (5% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,044. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,100 (9% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,176; 64.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48071 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 48071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison Heights, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48071.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
143 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 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 48071, Madison Heights, 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
29,694
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
1,616
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48071?
39.0
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
12.8%
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?
$69,503
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$42,044
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48071 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Madison Heights, 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)
$69,503 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
14,872housing units
14,872
Total Housing Units
13,620
Occupied Units
1,252
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,176
Median Rent
1961
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48071 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 127 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 142 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 161 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 179 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 187 |
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 1,105 business establishments in ZIP 48071, employing approximately 22,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,608,116,000.
1,105
Businesses
22,868
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 143 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 130 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 114 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 105 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 66 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.5% |
| Information | 28 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.9% |
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 48071 vs 48092 →
ZIP 48071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
32,798 residents
- 48091
Warren (48091)
31,106 residents
- 48071
Madison Heights (48071)
29,694 residents
- 48092
Warren (48092)
25,680 residents
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
24,458 residents
- 48083
Troy (48083)
22,507 residents
- 48220
Ferndale (48220)
22,319 residents
- 48030
Hazel Park (48030)
16,422 residents
- 48017 11,805
Clawson (48017)
11,805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48071 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48069
Pleasant Ridge (48069)
$171,125 median income
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
$112,840 median income
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
$91,627 median income
- 48083
Troy (48083)
$90,794 median income
- 48220
Ferndale (48220)
$89,881 median income
- 48017
Clawson (48017)
$88,812 median income
- 48092
Warren (48092)
$73,808 median income
- 48071
Madison Heights (48071)
$69,503 median income
- 48030 $67,073
Hazel Park (48030)
$67,073 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48071 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48092 | Warren, MI | 25,680 | 2.3 mi |
| 48030 | Hazel Park, MI | 16,422 | 3.1 mi |
| 48067 | Royal Oak, MI | 24,458 | 2.1 mi |
| 48083 | Troy, MI | 22,507 | 3.5 mi |
| 48073 | Royal Oak, MI | 32,798 | 3.2 mi |
| 48397 | Warren, MI | 0 | 3.3 mi |
| 48017 | Clawson, MI | 11,805 | 3.1 mi |
| 48069 | Pleasant Ridge, MI | 2,526 | 3.2 mi |
| 48220 | Ferndale, MI | 22,319 | 3.8 mi |
| 48091 | Warren, MI | 31,106 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48071, 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 (29,694 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 48071 in?
ZIP code 48071 (Madison Heights) 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 48071?
ZIP code 48071 in Madison Heights, MI has a population of 29,694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48071?
The median household income in ZIP 48071 is $69,503, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48071?
The median home value in ZIP 48071 is $199,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48071 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48071?
ZIP code 48071 has 1,105 business establishments employing approximately 22,868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48071 are: Retail trade (143), Manufacturing (130), Health care and social assistance (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48071 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 48071?
In ZIP code 48071, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 48071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48071 is 25.3 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 48071?
In ZIP code 48071, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48071 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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