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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
$65,384
Median income
$227,000
Median home value
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,373. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. Median home value sits at $227,000 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,316 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.6%.

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. To put 48075 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48075?

38.6

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 25.8%
African American 64.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$37,373

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48075 ranks nationally

Southfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,384 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,779

Total Housing Units

9,685

Occupied Units

1,094

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$227,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48075 ranks #6 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 48075 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 48075 ranks #7 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
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

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 Southfield, MI Michigan

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.

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