48076 ZIP Code — Southfield, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48076 is located in Southfield, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 7.09 square miles and serves a population of 24,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/313/586/734/810/947.
About ZIP code 48076
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $82,129. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,254
population
7.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48076 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48076
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48076. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Southfield | Acceptable |
| Southfield | Acceptable |
| Southfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48075 Southfield (2.3 mi)
48034 Southfield (3 mi)
48009 Birmingham (3.4 mi)
48237 Oak Park (3.5 mi)
48033 Southfield (3.6 mi)
48073 Royal Oak (3.8 mi)
48301 Bloomfield Hills (4 mi)
48067 Royal Oak (4.7 mi)
48084 Troy (4.9 mi)
48219 Detroit (5.1 mi)
48017 Clawson (5.2 mi)
48235 Detroit (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,254 |
| Population density | 3,421 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4982 |
| Longitude | -83.2322 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248/313/586/734/810/947 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
24,254
Population
3,421
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$82,129
Median household income
$44,473
Per capita income
$238,800
Median home value
$1,346
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
7,978
Housing units
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
495
Under 5
535
571
5–9
616
420
10–14
454
854
15–19
923
597
20–24
644
1,497
25–34
1,616
1,144
35–44
1,235
1,915
45–54
2,067
764
55–59
826
885
60–64
955
1,414
65–74
1,527
818
75–84
884
288
85+
310
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,187 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 20,067 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,241 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 46.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
57.2%
White
31.7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,177 | 57.2% |
| White | 7,851 | 31.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,504 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 620 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 547 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 86 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $82,129 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k–$300k
49.6%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,346 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 39.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.6% |
| Electricity | 12.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,303 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 455 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,068 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,505 | 33.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,361 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,680 | 35.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 32.4% |
| Married | 47.1% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
22.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 143 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 475 | 8.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,345 | 24.9% |
| High school | 1,479 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,956 | 36.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.7%
Construction
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.7% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 14.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
8.3%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
13.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 32.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.6% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.9% |
| Visited dentist | 71.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,191 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,224 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 971 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 215 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 265 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 94 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,833 | 90.0% |
| Born in same state | 21,699 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 17,291 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 134 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,421 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,769 | 73.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 965 | 4% |
| Italian | 893 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 794 | 3.3% |
| Irish | 135 | 0.6% |
| German | 72 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 38 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48076
What city is ZIP code 48076 in?
ZIP code 48076 is primarily assigned to Southfield, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48076 in?
ZIP code 48076 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48076 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 48076 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48076?
ZIP code 48076 has an estimated population of 24,254 residents, with a density of 3,419 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48076?
The median household income in ZIP code 48076 is $82,129, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48076?
The median home value in ZIP code 48076 is $238,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 48076 in?
ZIP code 48076 observes the EST timezone.