Zip code 48084: Troy, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48084
48084 is an urban zip code in Troy, Michigan (Oakland County), covering 6.2 sq mi of land. About 15,960 people live here, or 2,581 per square mile. The median resident is 37.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $107,098 a year, 33% above the national median of $80,734. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $444,200, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,671 a month.
73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in engineering and science; management; and computer and math (tech). 42% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.
How 48084 compares
- Tech workers12.6%98thU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%7th of 961 in MI
- 97thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%20th of 961 in MI
- 93rdU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%5th of 962 in MI
- Median earnings per worker$74,96190thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,17822nd of 960 in MI
- Work from home24.4%87thU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%44th of 961 in MI
- Broadband access96.1%86thStrengthU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%63rd of 958 in MI
- Per capita income$60,30185thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,73555th of 962 in MI
- Median household income$107,09877thU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,87581st of 952 in MI
- 72ndU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%273rd of 961 in MI
- Diversity index59.671stU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.354th of 962 in MI
- Median home value$444,20068thU.S. $332,700 · MI $231,60037th of 946 in MI
- Median gross rent$1,67166thU.S. $1,413 · MI $1,12931st of 851 in MI
- Population density2,581/sq mi63rdU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi122nd of 962 in MI
- Housing vacancy5.8%42ndU.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%686th of 958 in MI
- 41stU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%569th of 961 in MI
- Median age37.740thU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2783rd of 962 in MI
- Residents under 1820.5%36thU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%466th of 962 in MI
- 34thU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465483rd of 958 in MI
- Population15,96024thU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761247th of 962 in MI
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%537th of 961 in MI
- 23rdU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%882nd of 962 in MI
- Average commute21.1 min18thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min753rd of 941 in MI
- 18thU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%736th of 961 in MI
- Poverty rate5.6%16thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%814th of 959 in MI
- Homeownership rate45.8%14thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%929th of 958 in MI
- Veterans2.5%11thU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%924th of 962 in MI
- 10thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%679th of 931 in MI
- 5thU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%857th of 961 in MI
| Measure | 48084 | Oakland | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech workers | 12.6% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 7th of 961 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 73% | 51% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 20th of 961 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 36.9% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 5th of 962 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $74,961 | $61,646 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 22nd of 960 | |
| Work from home | 24.4% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 44th of 961 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.1% | 94.2% | 90.5% | 91% | 63rd of 958 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $60,301 | $56,696 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 55th of 962 | |
| Median household income | $107,098 | $97,760 | $72,875 | $80,734 | 81st of 952 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 273rd of 961 | |
| Diversity index | 59.6 | 50.6 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 54th of 962 | |
| Median home value | $444,200 | $343,600 | $231,600 | $332,700 | 37th of 946 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,671 | $1,376 | $1,129 | $1,413 | 31st of 851 | |
| Population density | 2,581/sq mi | 1,476/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 122nd of 962 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.8% | 5.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 686th of 958 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 569th of 961 | |
| Median age | 37.7 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 783rd of 962 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.5% | 20.3% | 21.2% | 22% | 466th of 962 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.417 | 0.467 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 483rd of 958 | |
| Population | 15,960 | 1,279,825 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 247th of 962 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 537th of 961 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.9% | 18.4% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 882nd of 962 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.1 min | 25.8 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 753rd of 941 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.9% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 736th of 961 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.6% | 7.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 814th of 959 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 45.8% | 72.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 929th of 958 | |
| Veterans | 2.5% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 924th of 962 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 35.9% | 44.8% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 679th of 931 | |
| Government workers | 7.3% | 9.2% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 857th 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
- White53%
- Black6%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian35%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,936
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 59.1%
- Married couples
- 51.8%
- Living alone
- 32.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.5%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,365
- Owner-occupied
- 45.8%
- Vacant
- 5.8%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 35.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 14.9%
- Home value to income
- 4.1× (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 | 48084 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $91,673 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,719 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,346 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $45,600 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 36.2%
- Households with broadband
- 96.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.6%
- No internet access
- 2.6%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 4.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Troy
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Oakland County
- Center point
- 42.5606° N, 83.1756° W
- Land area
- 6.2 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
- Troy99% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 48084
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48037 | Southfield, MI · PO box | 1.4 mi | — |
| 48099 | Troy, MI · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 48012 | Birmingham, MI · PO box | 2.1 mi | — |
| 48017 | Clawson, MI | 2.1 mi | $88,812 |
| 48009 | Birmingham, MI | 2.4 mi | $153,401 |
| 48098 | Troy, MI | 2.6 mi | $164,759 |
| 48073 | Royal Oak, MI | 2.9 mi | $91,627 |
| 48083 | Troy, MI | 3 mi | $90,794 |
| 48304 | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 3.5 mi | $143,204 |
| 48303 | Bloomfield Hills, MI · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 48085 | Troy, MI | 4 mi | $146,390 |
| 48072 | Berkley, MI | 4.4 mi | $116,239 |
Zip codes like 48084 elsewhere
Questions about 48084
What city is zip code 48084?
48084 is assigned to Troy, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48084 in?
48084 is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48084?
About 15,960 people live in 48084, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 48084 in?
48084 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 48084?
The median household income in 48084 is $107,098.
What zip codes are near 48084?
The closest zip codes to 48084 are 48037, 48099, 48012, 48017, 48009.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48084, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.