ZIP Code 48341
standardSource:
Pontiac · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 17,139
- Median income
- $51,390
- Median home value
- $150,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.3%
- Land area
- 16.5 sq mi
1,036/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Detroit
ZIP code 48341 in Pontiac, Michigan has a population of 17,139. The median household income is $51,390, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $150,500, 46% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48341 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.5 square miles in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 17,139 residents, producing a population density of 1,036 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 48341 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48341 sits at $51,390 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,793. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $150,500 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 53.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48341 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, 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 48341 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 48341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48341.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 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 48341, Pontiac, 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
17,139
Population
16.5
Area (sq mi)
1,036
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48341?
39.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
10.3%
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?
$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
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?
8,481
Total Housing Units
7,730
Occupied Units
751
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48341 vs 48342 →
| 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 |
More ZIP Codes in Oakland County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48341 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 48341? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 48341? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 48341? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48341? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48341? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48341? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48341? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 48341? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48341? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48341? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48341? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Pontiac, MI
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.