Berkley, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48072
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,970
- 2,407/sq mi High-density area
- $116,239
- Median income Above-median income area
- $316,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berkley pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,407
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48072 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 48072 (Berkley, MI) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.0 in 2023 to 204.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 14,970 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 2,407 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48072 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,239 (58% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,723. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $316,700 (44% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,526.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48072 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 48072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkley, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48072.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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 48072, Berkley, 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
14,970
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
2,407
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48072?
37.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.8%
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?
$116,239
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$61,723
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48072 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Berkley, 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)
$116,239 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
7,117housing units
7,117
Total Housing Units
6,840
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,700
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,526
Median Rent
1949
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)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48072 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 155 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 170 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 185 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 196 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 205 |
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 378 business establishments in ZIP 48072, employing approximately 3,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,286,000.
378
Businesses
3,081
Employees
$153.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 62 | 16.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 48072 vs 48070 →
ZIP 48072 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
- 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
- 48009
Birmingham (48009)
20,107 residents
- 48072 14,970
Berkley (48072)
14,970 residents
- 48084 14,231
Troy (48084)
14,231 residents
- 48017 11,805
Clawson (48017)
11,805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48072 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48072 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
- 48009
Birmingham (48009)
$153,401 median income
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
$116,239 median income
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
$112,840 median income
- 48084
Troy (48084)
$107,098 median income
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
$91,627 median income
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
$90,058 median income
- 48017
Clawson (48017)
$88,812 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48072 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 6,238 | 1.4 mi |
| 48237 | Oak Park, MI | 29,319 | 2.3 mi |
| 48073 | Royal Oak, MI | 32,798 | 1.8 mi |
| 48076 | Southfield, MI | 25,386 | 2.3 mi |
| 48067 | Royal Oak, MI | 24,458 | 2.5 mi |
| 48069 | Pleasant Ridge, MI | 2,526 | 2.8 mi |
| 48084 | Troy, MI | 14,231 | 4.4 mi |
| 48017 | Clawson, MI | 11,805 | 3.2 mi |
| 48009 | Birmingham, MI | 20,107 | 3.6 mi |
| 48235 | Detroit, MI | 45,063 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48072, 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 (14,970 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 48072 in?
ZIP code 48072 (Berkley) 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 48072?
ZIP code 48072 in Berkley, MI has a population of 14,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48072?
The median household income in ZIP 48072 is $116,239, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48072?
The median home value in ZIP 48072 is $316,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48072 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48072?
ZIP code 48072 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 3,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48072 are: Retail trade (62), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48072 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 48072?
In ZIP code 48072, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% 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 48072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48072 is 22.0 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 48072?
In ZIP code 48072, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48072 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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