ZIP Code 48326
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Auburn Hills · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 20,298
- Median income
- $85,190
- Median home value
- $245,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.9%
- Land area
- 44.6 sq mi
455/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48326 in Auburn Hills, Michigan has a population of 20,298. The median household income is $85,190, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $245,700, 12% below the US average. 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48326 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.6 square miles in Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 20,298 residents, producing a population density of 455 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 48326 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48326 sits at $85,190 (16% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $51,972. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $245,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,477 per month, and 51.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48326 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48326 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 48326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$51,972
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 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?
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
$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 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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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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