Highland, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48357
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,170
- 269/sq mi High-density area
- $94,954
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Highland pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 269
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48357 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48357 (Highland, MI) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.3 in 2023 to 176.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48357 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highland, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 8,170 residents across 30.4 square miles, a density of 269 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48357 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,954 (29% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,392. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $360,700 (64% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,153.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48357 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highland, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48357.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48357, Highland, 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
8,170
Population
30.4
Area (sq mi)
269
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48357?
44.5
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
2.2%
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?
$94,954
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$48,392
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48357 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Highland, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,954 Top 14% higher than 86% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,486housing units
3,486
Total Housing Units
3,305
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,700
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,153
Median Rent
1985
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48357 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 129 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 146 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 163 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 161 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 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 235 business establishments in ZIP 48357, employing approximately 2,336 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,025,000.
235
Businesses
2,336
Employees
$140.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 15.3% |
| Construction | 33 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
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 48357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48430
Fenton (48430)
36,738 residents
- 48382
Commerce Township (48382)
21,945 residents
- 48442
Holly (48442)
20,669 residents
- 48114
Brighton (48114)
19,702 residents
- 48383 12,701
White Lake (48383)
12,701 residents
- 48381 12,605
Milford (48381)
12,605 residents
- 48356 8,407
Highland (48356)
8,407 residents
- 48357 8,170
Highland (48357)
8,170 residents
- 48380 7,404
Milford (48380)
7,404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48357 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48382
Commerce Township (48382)
$137,768 median income
- 48380
Milford (48380)
$131,979 median income
- 48114
Brighton (48114)
$124,063 median income
- 48350
Davisburg (48350)
$110,042 median income
- 48353
Hartland (48353)
$105,964 median income
- 48381
Milford (48381)
$105,213 median income
- 48356
Highland (48356)
$103,872 median income
- 48383
White Lake (48383)
$102,072 median income
- 48430
Fenton (48430)
$100,193 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48357 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48356 | Highland, MI | 8,407 | 2.8 mi |
| 48353 | Hartland, MI | 6,481 | 3.7 mi |
| 48380 | Milford, MI | 7,404 | 5.3 mi |
| 48383 | White Lake, MI | 12,701 | 5.7 mi |
| 48381 | Milford, MI | 12,605 | 7.0 mi |
| 48442 | Holly, MI | 20,669 | 9.6 mi |
| 48114 | Brighton, MI | 19,702 | 8.0 mi |
| 48350 | Davisburg, MI | 7,100 | 8.2 mi |
| 48430 | Fenton, MI | 36,738 | 8.7 mi |
| 48382 | Commerce Township, MI | 21,945 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48357, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,170 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48357 in?
ZIP code 48357 (Highland) 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 48357?
ZIP code 48357 in Highland, MI has a population of 8,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48357?
The median household income in ZIP 48357 is $94,954, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48357?
The median home value in ZIP 48357 is $360,700, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48357 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48357?
ZIP code 48357 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 2,336 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48357 are: Health care and social assistance (36), Construction (33), Retail trade (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48357?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48357 increased by 9.4% 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 48357?
In ZIP code 48357, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 48357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48357 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48357?
In ZIP code 48357, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48357 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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