48237 ZIP Code — Oak Park, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48237 is located in Oak Park, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 5.15 square miles and serves a population of 29,495 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/313/586/734.
About ZIP code 48237
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $61,991.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,495
population
5.15
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48237 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48237
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oak Park | Acceptable |
| Oak Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48220 Ferndale (1.9 mi)
48067 Royal Oak (2.4 mi)
48075 Southfield (2.7 mi)
48235 Detroit (2.9 mi)
48221 Detroit (3.1 mi)
48076 Southfield (3.5 mi)
48073 Royal Oak (3.9 mi)
48030 Hazel Park (4 mi)
48219 Detroit (4.8 mi)
48203 Highland Park (5 mi)
48017 Clawson (5.1 mi)
48238 Detroit (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,495 |
| Population density | 5,727 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4668 |
| Longitude | -83.1778 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248/313/586/734 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
29,495
Population
5,727
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$61,991
Median household income
$34,974
Per capita income
$176,900
Median home value
$1,274
Median monthly rent
57.9%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
Unemployment
7,633
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
570
Under 5
656
826
5–9
950
726
10–14
836
822
15–19
945
869
20–24
1,001
2,445
25–34
2,814
1,772
35–44
2,039
1,706
45–54
1,964
826
55–59
951
835
60–64
961
1,498
65–74
1,723
519
75–84
598
299
85+
344
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,616 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 23,879 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,981 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.5%
White
35%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Asian
2.4%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,715 | 51.5% |
| White | 10,677 | 35% |
| Two or more races | 1,684 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,042 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 740 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 619 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $61,991 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
30.0%
$200k–$300k
28.4%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,274 |
| Owner occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter occupied | 42.1% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 49.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.8% |
| Electricity | 12.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,061 | 32.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,060 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,367 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,944 | 39.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,905 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,638 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.1% | 38.7% |
| Married | 41.5% | 31.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 18.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college, no degree
27.0%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 280 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 460 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,487 | 38.7% |
| High school | 1,541 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,661 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Professional & management
14.6%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Retail trade
8.0%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Construction
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.7% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 19.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
23.5%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
18.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.1% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 944 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 41.3% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,269 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1,624 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 35 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 578 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 404 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,722 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,884 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 21,159 | 71.7% |
| Foreign born | 838 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,773 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,811 | 65.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,397 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,177 | 4% |
| French | 866 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 213 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 186 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 158 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.2% |
| German | 62 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48237
What city is ZIP code 48237 in?
ZIP code 48237 is primarily assigned to Oak Park, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48237 in?
ZIP code 48237 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48237?
The median home value in ZIP code 48237 is $176,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 48237?
ZIP code 48237 has an estimated population of 29,495 residents, with a density of 5,731 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48237?
The median household income in ZIP code 48237 is $61,991, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48237 in?
ZIP code 48237 observes the EST timezone.