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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
$85,190
Median income
$245,700
Median home value
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $51,972. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $245,700 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,477 monthly, and 51.7% of units 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. To put 48326 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48326?

37.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

18.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 14.7%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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

$51,972

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48326 ranks nationally

Auburn Hills, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,190 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,525

Total Housing Units

11,606

Occupied Units

919

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.7%
Renter 48.3%

$245,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48326 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 48326 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 48326 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 48326 ranks #7 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
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

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48071 standard
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Pop: 29,694
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Pop: 29,319
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Related Areas

Oakland County Auburn Hills, MI Michigan

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.

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