ZIP Code 48076
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Southfield · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 25,386
- Median income
- $90,058
- Median home value
- $264,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.7%
- Land area
- 18.4 sq mi
1,378/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
Detroit
ZIP code 48076 in Southfield, Michigan has a population of 25,386. The median household income is $90,058, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $264,400, 5% below the US average. 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.4 square miles in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 25,386 residents, producing a population density of 1,378 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 48076 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48076 sits at $90,058 (23% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,474. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $264,400 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,486 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48076 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 48076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48076.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
195 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
184 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
88 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
86 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 48076, Southfield, 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
25,386
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
1,378
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48076?
45.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
6.6%
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?
$90,058
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$47,474
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 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?
11,183
Total Housing Units
10,558
Occupied Units
625
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$1,486
Median Rent
1964
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48076 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 120 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 133 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 152 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 158 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 168 |
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 1,033 business establishments in ZIP 48076, employing approximately 17,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,371,309,000.
1,033
Businesses
17,788
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 195 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 184 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 88 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 2.8% |
| Information | 29 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 19 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
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 48076 vs 48075 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48075 | Southfield, MI | 21,790 | 2.4 mi |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 14,970 | 2.3 mi |
| 48025 | Franklin, MI | 14,543 | 2.4 mi |
| 48009 | Birmingham, MI | 20,107 | 3.3 mi |
| 48034 | Southfield, MI | 12,590 | 3.1 mi |
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 6,238 | 3.4 mi |
| 48237 | Oak Park, MI | 29,319 | 3.3 mi |
| 48073 | Royal Oak, MI | 32,798 | 3.7 mi |
| 48033 | Southfield, MI | 16,064 | 3.7 mi |
| 48219 | Detroit, MI | 46,931 | 5.1 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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