Oak Park, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48237
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,319
- 2,193/sq mi High-density area
- $71,510
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Park pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,193
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48237 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 48237 (Oak Park, MI) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.2 in 2023 to 192.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48237 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Park, Oakland County, Michigan, with 29,319 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 2,193 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,510 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,652. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $212,300 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,396; 63.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48237 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 48237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Park, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48237.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 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 48237, Oak Park, 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
29,319
Population
13.4
Area (sq mi)
2,193
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48237?
38.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
8.3%
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?
$71,510
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$38,652
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48237 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Oak Park, 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)
$71,510 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
13,091housing units
13,091
Total Housing Units
12,452
Occupied Units
639
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,300
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,396
Median Rent
1958
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48237 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 131 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 150 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 167 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 177 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 193 |
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 617 business establishments in ZIP 48237, employing approximately 7,626 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,430,000.
617
Businesses
7,626
Employees
$391.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 108 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 96 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 39 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.1% |
| Information | 14 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
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 48237 vs 48070 →
ZIP 48237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48235
Detroit (48235)
45,063 residents
- 48221
Detroit (48221)
38,727 residents
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
32,798 residents
- 48237
Oak Park (48237)
29,319 residents
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
25,386 residents
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
24,458 residents
- 48220
Ferndale (48220)
22,319 residents
- 48075
Southfield (48075)
21,790 residents
- 48072 14,970
Berkley (48072)
14,970 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48237 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48237 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
- 48069
Pleasant Ridge (48069)
$171,125 median income
- 48072
Berkley (48072)
$116,239 median income
- 48067
Royal Oak (48067)
$112,840 median income
- 48073
Royal Oak (48073)
$91,627 median income
- 48076
Southfield (48076)
$90,058 median income
- 48220
Ferndale (48220)
$89,881 median income
- 48237 $71,510
Oak Park (48237)
$71,510 median income
- 48075 $65,384
Southfield (48075)
$65,384 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48237 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 6,238 | 1.4 mi |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 14,970 | 2.3 mi |
| 48069 | Pleasant Ridge, MI | 2,526 | 2.0 mi |
| 48235 | Detroit, MI | 45,063 | 2.7 mi |
| 48075 | Southfield, MI | 21,790 | 2.5 mi |
| 48220 | Ferndale, MI | 22,319 | 2.5 mi |
| 48067 | Royal Oak, MI | 24,458 | 2.9 mi |
| 48221 | Detroit, MI | 38,727 | 3.1 mi |
| 48073 | Royal Oak, MI | 32,798 | 3.9 mi |
| 48076 | Southfield, MI | 25,386 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48237, 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 (29,319 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 48237 in?
ZIP code 48237 (Oak Park) 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 48237?
ZIP code 48237 in Oak Park, MI has a population of 29,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48237?
The median household income in ZIP 48237 is $71,510, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48237?
The median home value in ZIP 48237 is $212,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48237 is African American at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48237?
ZIP code 48237 has 617 business establishments employing approximately 7,626 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48237 are: Retail trade (108), Health care and social assistance (96), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48237?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48237 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 48237?
In ZIP code 48237, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 48237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48237 is 23.3 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 48237?
In ZIP code 48237, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48237 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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