🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48363

Oakland

ZIP Code 48363 is a standard zip code serving Oakland, Oakland, Michigan (MI), in Oakland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,978 with a median household income of $92,717. 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: Oakland
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.773200
Longitude: -83.171100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 20.20 mi²
Water Area: 0.33 mi²
Population Density: 246.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.800550°N, 42.738863°S, -83.097629°E, -83.217049°W

With 4,978 residents spread across 20.20 square miles, this area has a population density of 246.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,978

Population

55th percentile

$92,717

Median Income

90th percentile

$264,500

Median Home Value

80th percentile

20.20 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48363 is $92,717, and the median home value is $264,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,916

Total Units

1,767

Occupied Units

92.2%

Occupancy Rate

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