Auburn Hills, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48326
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,298
- 455/sq mi High-density area
- $85,190
- Median income Above-median income area
- $245,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn Hills pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 455
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48326 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 48326 (Auburn Hills, MI) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.5 in 2023 to 176.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48326 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, with 20,298 residents across 44.6 square miles, a density of 455 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48326 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,190 (16% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,972. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,700 (12% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,477; 51.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48326 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 48326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn Hills, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48326.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
202 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
139 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
125 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
112 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
97 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 48326, Auburn Hills, 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
20,298
Population
44.6
Area (sq mi)
455
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48326?
37.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
18.7%
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?
$85,190
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$51,972
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48326 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Auburn Hills, 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)
$85,190 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
12,525housing units
12,525
Total Housing Units
11,606
Occupied Units
919
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,477
Median Rent
1991
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48326 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 121 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 138 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 151 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 165 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 176 |
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 1,163 business establishments in ZIP 48326, employing approximately 61,963 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,938,604,000.
1,163
Businesses
61,963
Employees
$5.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 202 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 139 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 125 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 112 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 97 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 5.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 57 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 56 | 4.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.1% |
| Information | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 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 48326 vs 48340 →
ZIP 48326 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48309
Rochester (48309)
29,135 residents
- 48328
Waterford (48328)
24,960 residents
- 48340
Pontiac (48340)
24,307 residents
- 48326
Auburn Hills (48326)
20,298 residents
- 48342
Pontiac (48342)
18,407 residents
- 48341
Pontiac (48341)
17,139 residents
- 48304
Bloomfield Hills (48304)
16,009 residents
- 48302
Bloomfield Hills (48302)
15,360 residents
- 48362
Lake Orion (48362)
15,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48326 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48326 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48302
Bloomfield Hills (48302)
$178,103 median income
- 48304
Bloomfield Hills (48304)
$143,204 median income
- 48360
Lake Orion (48360)
$140,865 median income
- 48309
Rochester (48309)
$121,007 median income
- 48362
Lake Orion (48362)
$115,230 median income
- 48359
Lake Orion (48359)
$93,125 median income
- 48326
Auburn Hills (48326)
$85,190 median income
- 48328
Waterford (48328)
$72,299 median income
- 48341 $51,390
Pontiac (48341)
$51,390 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48326 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48340 | Pontiac, MI | 24,307 | 1.9 mi |
| 48342 | Pontiac, MI | 18,407 | 2.5 mi |
| 48359 | Lake Orion, MI | 8,044 | 3.4 mi |
| 48309 | Rochester, MI | 29,135 | 3.7 mi |
| 48360 | Lake Orion, MI | 11,651 | 5.1 mi |
| 48341 | Pontiac, MI | 17,139 | 4.0 mi |
| 48304 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 16,009 | 6.2 mi |
| 48362 | Lake Orion, MI | 15,141 | 7.4 mi |
| 48302 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 15,360 | 6.6 mi |
| 48328 | Waterford, MI | 24,960 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48326, 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 (20,298 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 48326 in?
ZIP code 48326 (Auburn Hills) 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 48326?
ZIP code 48326 in Auburn Hills, MI has a population of 20,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48326?
The median household income in ZIP 48326 is $85,190, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48326?
The median home value in ZIP 48326 is $245,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48326 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48326?
ZIP code 48326 has 1,163 business establishments employing approximately 61,963 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48326 are: Retail trade (202), Professional, scientific, and technical services (139), Accommodation and food services (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48326?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48326 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48326?
In ZIP code 48326, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 48326?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48326 is 22.3 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 48326?
In ZIP code 48326, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48326 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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