ZIP Code 48098

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Source:

Troy · Oakland County · Michigan

Population
19,582

806/sq mi

Median income
$164,759

▲ 116% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$509,400

▲ 83% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
76.9%

Median age 46.5

Land area
24.3 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48098 in Troy, Michigan has a population of 19,582. The median household income is $164,759, which is 116% above the national average. Median home value is $509,400, 83% above the US average. 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48098 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 19,582 residents, producing a population density of 806 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 48098 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48098 sits at $164,759 (125% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $71,048. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $509,400 (132% above the state average) with median rent at $1,712 per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48098 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48098 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 48098

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48098.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48098, Troy, 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

19,582

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

806

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48098?

46.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

30.7%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 31.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$164,759

Median Household Income

+125% vs state

$71,048

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,783

Total Housing Units

7,492

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$509,400

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$1,712

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48098 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 127
2021 +9.4% 139
2022 +13.3% 157
2023 +7.4% 169
2024 +9.9% 186

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 703 business establishments in ZIP 48098, employing approximately 23,670 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,300,950,000.

703

Businesses

23,670

Employees

$2.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 176 25.0%
Finance and insurance 103 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 102 14.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 53 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 33 4.7%
Construction 32 4.5%
Wholesale trade 26 3.7%
Retail trade 26 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.1%
Information 17 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.4%
Manufacturing 9 1.3%

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 48098 vs 48084 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48084 Troy, MI 14,231 2.7 mi
48085 Troy, MI 24,660 3.0 mi
48309 Rochester, MI 29,135 4.1 mi
48304 Bloomfield Hills, MI 16,009 2.9 mi
48017 Clawson, MI 11,805 4.5 mi
48009 Birmingham, MI 20,107 4.3 mi
48073 Royal Oak, MI 32,798 5.6 mi
48083 Troy, MI 22,507 4.3 mi
48072 Berkley, MI 14,970 7.0 mi
48307 Rochester, MI 41,369 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48098 in?
ZIP code 48098 (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 48098?
ZIP code 48098 in Troy, MI has a population of 19,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48098?
The median household income in ZIP 48098 is $164,759, which is 116% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48098?
The median home value in ZIP 48098 is $509,400, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48098?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48098 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48098?
ZIP code 48098 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 23,670 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48098?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48098 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (176), Finance and insurance (103), Health care and social assistance (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48098?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48098 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 48098?
In ZIP code 48098, 85.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.9% 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 48098?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48098 is 24.7 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 48098?
In ZIP code 48098, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48098?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48098 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Troy, 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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