48073 ZIP Code — Royal Oak, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48073 is located in Royal Oak, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 7.39 square miles and serves a population of 33,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/947.
About ZIP code 48073
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 $286,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $86,269. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
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 high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
33,822
population
7.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48073 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48073
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Royal Oak | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48017 Clawson (1.5 mi)
48084 Troy (2.5 mi)
48067 Royal Oak (2.5 mi)
48009 Birmingham (3.1 mi)
48083 Troy (3.4 mi)
48076 Southfield (3.8 mi)
48237 Oak Park (3.9 mi)
48220 Ferndale (4.4 mi)
48075 Southfield (5.2 mi)
48030 Hazel Park (5.3 mi)
48098 Troy (5.4 mi)
48092 Warren (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,822 |
| Population density | 4,577 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5218 |
| Longitude | -83.1647 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248/947 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
33,822
Population
4,577
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$86,269
Median household income
$54,488
Per capita income
$286,500
Median home value
$1,182
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
11,758
Housing units
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
981
Under 5
938
769
5–9
735
479
10–14
457
704
15–19
673
1,372
20–24
1,311
3,897
25–34
3,725
2,125
35–44
2,032
1,907
45–54
1,824
1,119
55–59
1,070
1,333
60–64
1,274
1,648
65–74
1,575
654
75–84
625
304
85+
291
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,184 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 28,638 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,097 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.8%
Black or African American
7.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,296 | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,521 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,445 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1,326 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 789 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 208 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $86,269 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
37.7%
$300k–$500k
36.1%
$500k–$1M
7.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,182 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 62.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 32.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.1% |
| Electricity | 18.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,829 | 35.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,340 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,343 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,934 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,988 | 18.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,815 | 23.2% |
| Average household size | 2.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.4% | 38.1% |
| Married | 40.6% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
35.7%
Graduate / professional
21.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 503 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 363 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,624 | 26.7% |
| High school | 1,139 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,449 | 40.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Professional & management
19.2%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Retail trade
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
3.6%
Construction
2.4%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.8% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 3.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 16.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
9.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 15.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 6.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 77.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,190 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 24.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.8% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,903 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 507 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 52 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 200 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,815 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 31,397 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 26,421 | 78.1% |
| Foreign born | 418 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,007 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,108 | 55.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,255 | 15.5% |
| French | 4,474 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 770 | 2.3% |
| English | 710 | 2.1% |
| German | 466 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 322 | 1% |
| Polish | 312 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 102 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 85 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.6% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48073
What city is ZIP code 48073 in?
ZIP code 48073 is primarily assigned to Royal Oak, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48073 in?
ZIP code 48073 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48073?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48073?
ZIP code 48073 has an estimated population of 33,822 residents, with a density of 4,574 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48073?
The median home value in ZIP code 48073 is $286,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48073?
The median household income in ZIP code 48073 is $86,269, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48073 in?
ZIP code 48073 observes the EST timezone.