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Farmington, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48334

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

18,540
797/sq mi
$102,228
Median income
$347,700
Median home value
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
797
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48334 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48334 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 18,540 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 797 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48334 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,228 (39% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $53,915. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $347,700 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,553 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oakland County, letting you compare 48334 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48334

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48334.

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 48334, Farmington, 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

18,540

Population

23.3

Area (sq mi)

797

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48334?

42.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 55.0%
African American 23.5%
Asian 12.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$102,228

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$53,915

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48334 ranks nationally

Farmington, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,228 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,616

Total Housing Units

8,183

Occupied Units

433

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$347,700

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,553

Median Rent

1971

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

154

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+54%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48334 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 114
2021 +9.4% 125
2022 +10.6% 138
2023 +5.5% 146
2024 +5.1% 154

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 1,260 business establishments in ZIP 48334, employing approximately 20,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,355,682,000.

1,260

Businesses

20,591

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 342 27.1%
Health care and social assistance 214 17.0%
Finance and insurance 133 10.6%
Retail trade 97 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 91 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 84 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 73 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 4.1%
Construction 47 3.7%
Wholesale trade 35 2.8%
Information 26 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.3%
Manufacturing 15 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.1%
Educational services 13 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%

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 48334 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 48334 ranks #6 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 48334 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 48334 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
48336 Farmington, MI 25,486 3.0 mi
48331 Farmington, MI 21,503 3.0 mi
48322 West Bloomfield, MI 31,265 2.9 mi
48034 Southfield, MI 12,590 3.0 mi
48323 West Bloomfield, MI 17,708 4.6 mi
48025 Franklin, MI 14,543 4.3 mi
48335 Farmington, MI 22,398 4.0 mi
48033 Southfield, MI 16,064 4.2 mi
48301 Bloomfield Hills, MI 14,127 4.3 mi
48152 Livonia, MI 31,173 5.7 mi

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Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
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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
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Farmington, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48334 in? ▼
ZIP code 48334 (Farmington) 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 48334? ▼
ZIP code 48334 in Farmington, MI has a population of 18,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48334? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48334 is $102,228, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48334? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48334 is $347,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48334? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48334 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48334? ▼
ZIP code 48334 has 1,260 business establishments employing approximately 20,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48334? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48334 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (342), Health care and social assistance (214), Finance and insurance (133). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48334? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48334 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 48334? ▼
In ZIP code 48334, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% 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 48334? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48334 is 23.7 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 48334? ▼
In ZIP code 48334, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48334? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48334 is 7.9% 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.