🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48067

Royal Oak

ZIP Code 48067 is a standard zip code serving Royal Oak, Royal Oak, Michigan (MI), in Oakland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 24,458 with a median household income of $66,659. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Oakland
City: Royal Oak
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.490600
Longitude: -83.136600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 4.59 mi²
Population Density: 5328.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.504651°N, 42.474169°S, -83.110736°E, -83.172176°W

With 24,458 residents spread across 4.59 square miles, this area has a population density of 5328.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

24,458

Population

85th percentile

$66,659

Median Income

80th percentile

$159,500

Median Home Value

60th percentile

4.59 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48067 is $66,659, and the median home value is $159,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

13,014

Total Units

12,146

Occupied Units

93.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Royal Oak, MI.

48068

Royal Oak

48073

Royal Oak

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