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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
$116,239
Median income
$316,700
Median home value
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $61,723. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $316,700 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,526 monthly, and 87.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48072, plus 6 more within Oakland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48072?

37.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$61,723

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48072 ranks nationally

Berkley, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,239 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,117

Total Housing Units

6,840

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$316,700

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48072 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 48072 ranks #7 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 48072 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 48072 ranks #4 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
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

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 Berkley, MI Michigan

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.

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