ZIP Code 48357
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Highland · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 8,170
- Median income
- $94,954
- Median home value
- $360,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.3%
- Land area
- 30.4 sq mi
269/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
Detroit
ZIP code 48357 in Highland, Michigan has a population of 8,170. The median household income is $94,954, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $360,700, 30% above the US average. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.4 square miles in Highland, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,170 residents, producing a population density of 269 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 48357 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48357 sits at $94,954 (29% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $48,392. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $360,700 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,153 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48357 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 48357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,392
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48357 vs 48356 →
| 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 |
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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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