Zip code 48076: Southfield, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48076
48076 is an urban zip code in Southfield, Michigan (Oakland County), covering 7.1 sq mi of land. About 25,405 people live here, or 3,580 per square mile. The median resident is 45 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $90,058 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $264,400, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,486 a month.
46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales.
How 48076 compares
- Broadband access96.3%87thStrengthU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%54th of 958 in MI
- 86thU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2398th of 962 in MI
- Tech workers5.2%81stU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%77th of 961 in MI
- 80thU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%440th of 962 in MI
- Work from home20.2%78thU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%101st of 961 in MI
- 74thU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%122nd of 961 in MI
- Population density3,580/sq mi72ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi82nd of 962 in MI
- Median earnings per worker$57,08871stU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178131st of 960 in MI
- Per capita income$47,47467thU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735171st of 962 in MI
- Homeownership rate73.6%63rdU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%761st of 958 in MI
- Median household income$90,05862ndU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875181st of 952 in MI
- Government workers15.2%61stU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%229th of 961 in MI
- Diversity index54.360thU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.383rd of 962 in MI
- 59thU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%384th of 961 in MI
- Median gross rent$1,48656thU.S. $1,413 · MI $1,12954th of 851 in MI
- 41stU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%409th of 931 in MI
- Population25,40540thU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761129th of 962 in MI
- Veterans5.1%40thU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%718th of 962 in MI
- Housing vacancy5.6%39thU.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%697th of 958 in MI
- 37thU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%158th of 962 in MI
- Median home value$264,40036thU.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600241st of 946 in MI
- 36thU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%606th of 961 in MI
- Average commute23.8 min35thU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min601st of 941 in MI
- Poverty rate6.8%24thU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%730th of 959 in MI
- 22ndU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%570th of 961 in MI
- 19thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465643rd of 958 in MI
- Residents under 1817.7%17thU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%674th of 962 in MI
- 9thU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%830th of 961 in MI
| Measure | 48076 | Oakland | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.3% | 94.2% | 90.5% | 91% | 54th of 958 | |
| Median age | 45 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 398th of 962 | |
| Tech workers | 5.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 77th of 961 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.3% | 18.4% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 440th of 962 | |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 101st of 961 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% | 51% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 122nd of 961 | |
| Population density | 3,580/sq mi | 1,476/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 82nd of 962 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,088 | $61,646 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 131st of 960 | |
| Per capita income | $47,474 | $56,696 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 171st of 962 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 72.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 761st of 958 | |
| Median household income | $90,058 | $97,760 | $72,875 | $80,734 | 181st of 952 | |
| Government workers | 15.2% | 9.2% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 229th of 961 | |
| Diversity index | 54.3 | 50.6 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 83rd of 962 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 384th of 961 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,486 | $1,376 | $1,129 | $1,413 | 54th of 851 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.5% | 44.8% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 409th of 931 | |
| Population | 25,405 | 1,279,825 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 129th of 962 | |
| Veterans | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 718th of 962 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.6% | 5.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 697th of 958 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.6% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 158th of 962 | |
| Median home value | $264,400 | $343,600 | $231,600 | $332,700 | 241st of 946 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 606th of 961 | |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.8 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 601st of 941 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.8% | 7.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 730th of 959 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 570th of 961 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.398 | 0.467 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 643rd of 958 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.7% | 20.3% | 21.2% | 22% | 674th of 962 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.9% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 830th of 961 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White29%
- Black60%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,558
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 62%
- Married couples
- 42.1%
- Living alone
- 34.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.1%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 11,183
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Vacant
- 5.6%
- Median year built
- 1964
- Median rooms
- 6.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 48076 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $80,773 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,747 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,354 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $72,908 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,761 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 23.8%
- Households with broadband
- 96.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 85.3%
- No internet access
- 2.9%
- Without health insurance
- 4%
- Limited-English households
- 3.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Southfield
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Oakland County
- Center point
- 42.4975° N, 83.2306° W
- Land area
- 7.1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Southfield79% of zip
- Lathrup Village21% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 48076
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48086 | Southfield, MI · PO box | 1.7 mi | — |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 2.3 mi | $116,239 |
| 48025 | Franklin, MI | 2.3 mi | $185,000 |
| 48075 | Southfield, MI | 2.5 mi | $65,384 |
| 48034 | Southfield, MI | 3.1 mi | $62,938 |
| 48237 | Oak Park, MI | 3.3 mi | $71,510 |
| 48009 | Birmingham, MI | 3.3 mi | $153,401 |
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 3.4 mi | $190,150 |
| 48012 | Birmingham, MI · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 48073 | Royal Oak, MI | 3.7 mi | $91,627 |
| 48033 | Southfield, MI | 4.1 mi | $61,016 |
| 48301 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 4.1 mi | $167,143 |
Zip codes like 48076 elsewhere
Questions about 48076
What city is zip code 48076?
48076 is assigned to Southfield, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48076 in?
48076 is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48076?
About 25,405 people live in 48076, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 48076 in?
48076 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 48076?
The median household income in 48076 is $90,058.
What zip codes are near 48076?
The closest zip codes to 48076 are 48086, 48072, 48025, 48075, 48034.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48076, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.