48071 ZIP Code — Madison Heights, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48071 is located in Madison Heights, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 7.10 square miles and serves a population of 28,521 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/947.
About ZIP code 48071
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $63,224.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,521
population
7.10
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Madison Heights | Acceptable |
| Madison Heights | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,521 |
| Population density | 4,017 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5054 |
| Longitude | -83.1054 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248/947 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.7% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
28,521
Population
4,017
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$63,224
Median household income
$37,113
Per capita income
$172,500
Median home value
$1,095
Median monthly rent
62.5%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
9,228
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
510
Under 5
525
508
5–9
523
865
10–14
890
617
15–19
636
904
20–24
931
2,633
25–34
2,711
1,739
35–44
1,791
2,136
45–54
2,199
934
55–59
961
810
60–64
835
1,379
65–74
1,421
648
75–84
667
368
85+
380
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,537 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 23,984 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,863 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.1%
Black or African American
7.2%
Asian
6.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,340 | 80.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,094 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1,822 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 897 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 268 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.7% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $63,224 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
32.0%
$200k–$300k
31.1%
$300k–$500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,095 |
| Owner occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter occupied | 37.5% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 38.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 13.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.3% |
| Electricity | 13.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,570 | 34.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,492 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,117 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,280 | 31.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,662 | 19.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,706 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Married | 41.3% | 38.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 232 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 202 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,232 | 45.8% |
| High school | 957 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,248 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Professional & management
14.1%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.6% |
| Government | 6.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,096 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 42.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,486 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 2,002 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 120 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 259 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 702 | 2.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,841 | 87.1% |
| Born in same state | 24,397 | 85.5% |
| Born in different state | 20,355 | 71.4% |
| Foreign born | 444 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,680 | 12.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,944 | 52.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,473 | 12.2% |
| French | 2,837 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 851 | 3% |
| German | 606 | 2.1% |
| English | 195 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 189 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 175 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 81 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.2% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48071
What city is ZIP code 48071 in?
ZIP code 48071 is primarily assigned to Madison Heights, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48071 in?
ZIP code 48071 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48071?
The median home value in ZIP code 48071 is $172,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 48071?
ZIP code 48071 has an estimated population of 28,521 residents, with a density of 4,020 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48071?
The median household income in ZIP code 48071 is $63,224, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48071 in?
ZIP code 48071 observes the EST timezone.