PlainZIP

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
$71,510
Median income
$212,300
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,652. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 10.8%. Median home value sits at $212,300 (3% below the state average), median rent at $1,396 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.3%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48237, plus 6 more within Oakland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48237?

38.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 52.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
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?

$71,510

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$38,652

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48237 ranks nationally

Oak Park, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,510 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,091

Total Housing Units

12,452

Occupied Units

639

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$212,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48237 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 48237 ranks #4 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 48237 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 48237 ranks #8 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
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

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
48309 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135
48306 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 26,691

Related Areas

Oakland County Oak Park, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.