Southfield, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48076
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,386
- 1,378/sq mi High-density area
- $90,058
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Southfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,378
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48076 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 48076 (Southfield, MI) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.3 in 2023 to 167.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48076 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan, with 25,386 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 1,378 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48076 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,058 (23% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,474. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,400 (20% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,486.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48076 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 48076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southfield, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$47,474
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48076 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)
$90,058 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
11,183housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48076 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
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
32,798 residents
- 48237
Oak Park (48237)
29,319 residents
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
25,386 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
- 48025 14,543
Franklin (48025)
14,543 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48076 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48076 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
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
$91,627 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
- 48034 $62,938
Southfield (48034)
$62,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48076 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48076, 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 (25,386 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 48076 in?
ZIP code 48076 (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 48076?
ZIP code 48076 in Southfield, MI has a population of 25,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48076?
The median household income in ZIP 48076 is $90,058, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48076?
The median home value in ZIP 48076 is $264,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48076 is African American at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48076?
ZIP code 48076 has 1,033 business establishments employing approximately 17,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48076?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48076 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (195), Health care and social assistance (184), Retail trade (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48076?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48076 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 48076?
In ZIP code 48076, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 48076?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48076 is 23.8 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 48076?
In ZIP code 48076, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48076 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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