ZIP Code 48309
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Rochester · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 29,135
- Median income
- $121,007
- Median home value
- $424,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.4%
- Land area
- 40.0 sq mi
728/sq mi
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
Detroit
ZIP code 48309 in Rochester, Michigan has a population of 29,135. The median household income is $121,007, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $424,600, 53% above the US average. 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48309 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.0 square miles in Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 29,135 residents, producing a population density of 728 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 48309 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48309 sits at $121,007 (65% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $58,544. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $424,600 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $1,686 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48309 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48309 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 48309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48309.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48309, Rochester, 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
29,135
Population
40.0
Area (sq mi)
728
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48309?
42.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
18.1%
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?
$121,007
Median Household Income
+65% vs state
$58,544
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,847
Total Housing Units
11,278
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,600
Median Home Value
+93% vs state
$1,686
Median Rent
1982
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48309 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 130 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 142 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 156 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 170 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 181 |
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 882 business establishments in ZIP 48309, employing approximately 16,075 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,138,940,000.
882
Businesses
16,075
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 72 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.9% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 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 48309 vs 48307 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48307 | Rochester, MI | 41,369 | 3.1 mi |
| 48098 | Troy, MI | 19,582 | 4.1 mi |
| 48326 | Auburn Hills, MI | 20,298 | 3.7 mi |
| 48306 | Rochester, MI | 26,691 | 4.8 mi |
| 48084 | Troy, MI | 14,231 | 6.8 mi |
| 48342 | Pontiac, MI | 18,407 | 4.7 mi |
| 48340 | Pontiac, MI | 24,307 | 5.5 mi |
| 48085 | Troy, MI | 24,660 | 5.2 mi |
| 48304 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 16,009 | 5.5 mi |
| 48363 | Oakland, MI | 4,978 | 8.0 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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