Southfield, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48075
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,790
- 1,138/sq mi High-density area
- $65,384
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Southfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,138
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48075 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 48075 (Southfield, MI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.2 in 2023 to 167.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48075 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan, with 21,790 residents across 19.2 square miles, a density of 1,138 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48075 reports a modest median household income of $65,384 (11% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,373. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,000 (3% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,316; 61.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, 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 48075 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 48075
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southfield, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48075.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
297 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
243 establishments
- Retail trade 100
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Information 80
Information
80 establishments
- Finance and insurance 69
Finance and insurance
69 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 48075, Southfield, 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
21,790
Population
19.2
Area (sq mi)
1,138
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48075?
38.6
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
5.2%
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?
$65,384
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$37,373
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48075 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Southfield, 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)
$65,384 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
10,779housing units
10,779
Total Housing Units
9,685
Occupied Units
1,094
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,316
Median Rent
1966
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48075 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 114 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 128 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 144 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 157 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 167 |
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 1,196 business establishments in ZIP 48075, employing approximately 28,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,119,184,000.
1,196
Businesses
28,976
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 297 | 24.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 243 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 8.4% |
| Information | 80 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 37 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.7% |
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 48075 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48219
Detroit (48219)
46,931 residents
- 48235
Detroit (48235)
45,063 residents
- 48237
Oak Park (48237)
29,319 residents
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
25,386 residents
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
25,336 residents
- 48075
Southfield (48075)
21,790 residents
- 48009
Birmingham (48009)
20,107 residents
- 48033 16,064
Southfield (48033)
16,064 residents
- 48072 14,970
Berkley (48072)
14,970 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48075 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48075 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
- 48025
Franklin (48025)
$185,000 median income
- 48009
Birmingham (48009)
$153,401 median income
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
$116,239 median income
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
$90,058 median income
- 48237 $71,510
Oak Park (48237)
$71,510 median income
- 48075 $65,384
Southfield (48075)
$65,384 median income
- 48033 $61,016
Southfield (48033)
$61,016 median income
- 48223 $44,512
Detroit (48223)
$44,512 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48075 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48076 | Southfield, MI | 25,386 | 2.4 mi |
| 48237 | Oak Park, MI | 29,319 | 2.5 mi |
| 48219 | Detroit, MI | 46,931 | 2.8 mi |
| 48033 | Southfield, MI | 16,064 | 3.0 mi |
| 48235 | Detroit, MI | 45,063 | 3.0 mi |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 14,970 | 3.4 mi |
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 6,238 | 3.4 mi |
| 48223 | Detroit, MI | 25,336 | 4.8 mi |
| 48009 | Birmingham, MI | 20,107 | 5.7 mi |
| 48025 | Franklin, MI | 14,543 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48075, 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 (21,790 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 48075 in?
ZIP code 48075 (Southfield) 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 48075?
ZIP code 48075 in Southfield, MI has a population of 21,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48075?
The median household income in ZIP 48075 is $65,384, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48075?
The median home value in ZIP 48075 is $227,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48075?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48075 is African American at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48075?
ZIP code 48075 has 1,196 business establishments employing approximately 28,976 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48075?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48075 are: Health care and social assistance (297), Professional, scientific, and technical services (243), Retail trade (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48075?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48075 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 48075?
In ZIP code 48075, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 48075?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48075 is 22.1 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 48075?
In ZIP code 48075, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48075?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48075 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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