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Troy, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48083

Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,507
1,006/sq mi
$90,794
Median income
$315,800
Median home value
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Troy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
1,006
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48083 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, with 22,507 residents across 22.4 square miles, a density of 1,006 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48083 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,794 (24% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,653. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $315,800 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,340 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 48083 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 48083

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48083.

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 48083, Troy, 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

22,507

Population

22.4

Area (sq mi)

1,006

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48083?

40.7

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

30.6%

Foreign-Born

White 64.1%
African American 4.8%
Asian 22.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$90,794

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$46,653

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48083 ranks nationally

Troy, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,794 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,474

Total Housing Units

9,856

Occupied Units

618

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$315,800

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,340

Median Rent

1976

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48083 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 133
2021 +9.8% 146
2022 +11.8% 163
2023 +10.0% 180
2024 +5.3% 189

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 1,776 business establishments in ZIP 48083, employing approximately 38,686 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,781,832,000.

1,776

Businesses

38,686

Employees

$2.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 263 14.8%
Retail trade 213 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 194 10.9%
Wholesale trade 186 10.5%
Manufacturing 175 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 136 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 114 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 112 6.3%
Construction 111 6.3%
Finance and insurance 92 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 38 2.1%
Information 28 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 1.5%
Educational services 19 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.0%

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 48083 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 48083 ranks #8 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 48083 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 48083 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
48085 Troy, MI 24,660 3.0 mi
48017 Clawson, MI 11,805 2.2 mi
48310 Sterling Heights, MI 42,766 2.5 mi
48084 Troy, MI 14,231 3.0 mi
48071 Madison Heights, MI 29,694 3.5 mi
48073 Royal Oak, MI 32,798 3.6 mi
48067 Royal Oak, MI 24,458 4.7 mi
48092 Warren, MI 25,680 4.2 mi
48098 Troy, MI 19,582 4.3 mi
48307 Rochester, MI 41,369 7.1 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 Troy, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48083 in? ▼
ZIP code 48083 (Troy) 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 48083? ▼
ZIP code 48083 in Troy, MI has a population of 22,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48083? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48083 is $90,794, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48083? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48083 is $315,800, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48083? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48083 is White at 64.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48083? ▼
ZIP code 48083 has 1,776 business establishments employing approximately 38,686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48083? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48083 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (263), Retail trade (213), Health care and social assistance (194). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48083? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48083 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 48083? ▼
In ZIP code 48083, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.2% 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 48083? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48083 is 24.0 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 48083? ▼
In ZIP code 48083, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48083? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48083 is 9.3% 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.