Milford, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48380
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,404
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $131,979
- Median income Above-median income area
- $447,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48380 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 48380 (Milford, MI) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.3 in 2023 to 179.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48380 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milford, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 7,404 residents across 65.8 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48380 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,979 (80% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,235. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $447,000 (104% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 99.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48380 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 48380
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milford, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48380.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 48380, Milford, 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
7,404
Population
65.8
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48380?
50.0
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
6.4%
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?
$131,979
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$63,235
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48380 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Milford, 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)
$131,979 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,639housing units
2,639
Total Housing Units
2,578
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$447,000
Median Home Value
+104% vs state ZIP avg
1990
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48380 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 124 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 132 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 152 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 165 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 179 |
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 148 business establishments in ZIP 48380, employing approximately 6,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,369,000.
148
Businesses
6,640
Employees
$677.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 23.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 18.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.0% |
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 48380 vs 48381 →
ZIP 48380 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48178
South Lyon (48178)
29,320 residents
- 48116
Brighton (48116)
26,432 residents
- 48114
Brighton (48114)
19,702 residents
- 48393
Wixom (48393)
16,111 residents
- 48383
White Lake (48383)
12,701 residents
- 48381
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 48380 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48380 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48380
Milford (48380)
$131,979 median income
- 48178
South Lyon (48178)
$131,558 median income
- 48114
Brighton (48114)
$124,063 median income
- 48116
Brighton (48116)
$106,763 median income
- 48165
New Hudson (48165)
$106,220 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48380 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48381 | Milford, MI | 12,605 | 3.7 mi |
| 48357 | Highland, MI | 8,170 | 5.3 mi |
| 48114 | Brighton, MI | 19,702 | 4.5 mi |
| 48353 | Hartland, MI | 6,481 | 5.4 mi |
| 48165 | New Hudson, MI | 6,339 | 5.9 mi |
| 48178 | South Lyon, MI | 29,320 | 9.4 mi |
| 48356 | Highland, MI | 8,407 | 6.3 mi |
| 48393 | Wixom, MI | 16,111 | 7.2 mi |
| 48116 | Brighton, MI | 26,432 | 8.0 mi |
| 48383 | White Lake, MI | 12,701 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48380, 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 (7,404 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 48380 in?
ZIP code 48380 (Milford) 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 48380?
ZIP code 48380 in Milford, MI has a population of 7,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48380?
The median household income in ZIP 48380 is $131,979, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48380?
The median home value in ZIP 48380 is $447,000, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48380?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48380 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48380?
ZIP code 48380 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 6,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48380?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48380 are: Construction (35), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48380?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48380 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 48380?
In ZIP code 48380, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 48380?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48380 is 33.7 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 48380?
In ZIP code 48380, approximately 99.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48380?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48380 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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