ZIP Code 48072
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Berkley · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 14,970
- Median income
- $116,239
- Median home value
- $316,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.8%
- Land area
- 6.2 sq mi
2,407/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48072 in Berkley, Michigan has a population of 14,970. The median household income is $116,239, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $316,700, 14% above the US average. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 14,970 residents, producing a population density of 2,407 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48072 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48072 sits at $116,239 (58% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $61,723. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $316,700 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,526 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48072 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$61,723
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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