PlainZIP

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
$131,979
Median income
$447,000
Median home value
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $63,235. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $447,000 (104% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 99.1%.

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. To put 48380 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48380?

50.0

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$63,235

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48380 ranks nationally

Milford, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,979 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,639

Total Housing Units

2,578

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 99.1%
Renter 0.9%

$447,000

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

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

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ZIP 48380 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 48380 ranks #9 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 48380 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 48380 ranks the highest 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
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

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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
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Milford, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.