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Rochester, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48307

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

41,369
1,041/sq mi
$106,576
Median income
$355,700
Median home value
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1,041
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48307 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan, with 41,369 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 1,041 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48307 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,576 (45% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $58,007. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. Housing costs here run $355,700 for a typical home value (62% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,562 a month; 67.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48307, 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 48307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48307.

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 48307, Rochester, 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

41,369

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

1,041

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48307?

39.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 14.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$106,576

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$58,007

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48307 ranks nationally

Rochester, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,576 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,601

Total Housing Units

18,666

Occupied Units

935

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$355,700

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,562

Median Rent

1984

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48307 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 135
2021 +8.5% 146
2022 +14.3% 167
2023 +4.8% 175
2024 +6.4% 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 1,447 business establishments in ZIP 48307, employing approximately 21,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,299,131,000.

1,447

Businesses

21,200

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 323 22.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 180 12.4%
Retail trade 171 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 141 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 134 9.3%
Finance and insurance 110 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 5.7%
Construction 80 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 2.4%
Wholesale trade 34 2.4%
Manufacturing 30 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.9%
Information 21 1.4%
Educational services 21 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%

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 48307 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 48307 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48307 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 48307 ranks #6 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
48309 Rochester, MI 29,135 3.1 mi
48085 Troy, MI 24,660 4.1 mi
48317 Utica, MI 26,610 3.7 mi
48306 Rochester, MI 26,691 4.6 mi
48316 Utica, MI 25,404 4.0 mi
48083 Troy, MI 22,507 7.1 mi
48098 Troy, MI 19,582 5.0 mi
48314 Sterling Heights, MI 20,245 4.9 mi
48315 Utica, MI 26,563 6.5 mi
48326 Auburn Hills, MI 20,298 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

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
48306 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 26,691

Related Areas

Oakland County Rochester, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48307 in? ▼
ZIP code 48307 (Rochester) 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 48307? ▼
ZIP code 48307 in Rochester, MI has a population of 41,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48307 is $106,576, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48307 is $355,700, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48307 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48307? ▼
ZIP code 48307 has 1,447 business establishments employing approximately 21,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48307 are: Health care and social assistance (323), Professional, scientific, and technical services (180), Retail trade (171). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48307? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48307 increased by 6.4% 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 48307? ▼
In ZIP code 48307, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.6% 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 48307? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48307 is 25.2 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 48307? ▼
In ZIP code 48307, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48307 is 5.7% 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.