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Oxford, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48371

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

23,155
209/sq mi
$111,239
Median income
$370,200
Median home value
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
209
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48371 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48371 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan, with 23,155 residents across 110.8 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48371 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,239 (52% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,058. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $370,200 for a typical home value (69% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,358 a month; 88.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 31 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 48371 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 48371

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48371.

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 48371, Oxford, 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

23,155

Population

110.8

Area (sq mi)

209

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48371?

41.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$111,239

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$52,058

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48371 ranks nationally

Oxford, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,239 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,169

Total Housing Units

9,663

Occupied Units

506

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$370,200

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,358

Median Rent

1995

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48371 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 129
2021 +9.8% 142
2022 +11.1% 158
2023 +7.0% 169
2024 +5.2% 177

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 499 business establishments in ZIP 48371, employing approximately 4,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,175,000.

499

Businesses

4,925

Employees

$237.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 63 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 56 11.2%
Manufacturing 53 10.6%
Construction 50 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 10.0%
Retail trade 43 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 37 7.4%
Finance and insurance 27 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.8%
Wholesale trade 17 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.6%
Information 12 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.4%
Educational services 7 1.4%

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 48371 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 48371 ranks #2 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 48371 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 48371 ranks #7 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
48362 Lake Orion, MI 15,141 4.2 mi
48370 Oxford, MI 1,685 4.6 mi
48455 Metamora, MI 7,974 6.7 mi
48360 Lake Orion, MI 11,651 6.4 mi
48359 Lake Orion, MI 8,044 8.3 mi
48462 Ortonville, MI 13,266 6.9 mi
48367 Leonard, MI 4,727 7.6 mi
48348 Clarkston, MI 23,387 7.6 mi
48363 Oakland, MI 4,978 8.1 mi
48440 Hadley, MI 157 9.8 mi

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Pop: 41,369
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Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
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Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
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Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
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Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Oxford, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48371 in? ▼
ZIP code 48371 (Oxford) 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 48371? ▼
ZIP code 48371 in Oxford, MI has a population of 23,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48371? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48371 is $111,239, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48371? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48371 is $370,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48371? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48371 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48371? ▼
ZIP code 48371 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 4,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48371? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48371 are: Other services (except public administration) (63), Health care and social assistance (56), Manufacturing (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48371? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48371 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 48371? ▼
In ZIP code 48371, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 48371? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48371 is 31.2 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 48371? ▼
In ZIP code 48371, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48371? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48371 is 6.9% 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.