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Pontiac, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48341

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

17,139
1,036/sq mi
$51,390
Median income
$150,500
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pontiac pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,036
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48341 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48341 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 17,139 residents across 16.5 square miles, a density of 1,036 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48341 reports a modest median household income of $51,390 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,793. Poverty here runs at 21.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. Housing costs here run $150,500 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $972 a month; 53.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 22 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 48341 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 48341

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pontiac, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48341.

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 48341, Pontiac, 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

17,139

Population

16.5

Area (sq mi)

1,036

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48341?

39.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 27.2%
African American 52.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$51,390

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$29,793

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48341 ranks nationally

Pontiac, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,390 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,481

Total Housing Units

7,730

Occupied Units

751

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$150,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$972

Median Rent

1956

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

159

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+59%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48341 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 109
2021 +15.4% 126
2022 +12.9% 142
2023 +7.6% 153
2024 +3.9% 159

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 311 business establishments in ZIP 48341, employing approximately 17,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,237,501,000.

311

Businesses

17,441

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 71 22.8%
Retail trade 49 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 33 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 28 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 7.1%
Construction 17 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.5%
Manufacturing 14 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.9%
Information 8 2.6%
Finance and insurance 8 2.6%
Wholesale trade 7 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.9%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 48341 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 48341 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 48341 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 48341 ranks #9 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
48342 Pontiac, MI 18,407 1.6 mi
48302 Bloomfield Hills, MI 15,360 2.9 mi
48340 Pontiac, MI 24,307 3.0 mi
48320 Keego Harbor, MI 4,589 2.4 mi
48328 Waterford, MI 24,960 3.2 mi
48326 Auburn Hills, MI 20,298 4.0 mi
48301 Bloomfield Hills, MI 14,127 5.8 mi
48304 Bloomfield Hills, MI 16,009 4.2 mi
48359 Lake Orion, MI 8,044 6.6 mi
48324 West Bloomfield, MI 17,350 5.4 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
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Pontiac, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48341 in? ▼
ZIP code 48341 (Pontiac) 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 48341? ▼
ZIP code 48341 in Pontiac, MI has a population of 17,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48341? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48341 is $51,390, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48341? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48341 is $150,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48341? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48341 is African American at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48341? ▼
ZIP code 48341 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 17,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48341? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48341 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48341? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48341 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 48341? ▼
In ZIP code 48341, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 48341? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48341 is 22.0 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 48341? ▼
In ZIP code 48341, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48341? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48341 is 21.3% 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.