🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48371

Oxford

ZIP Code 48371 is a standard zip code serving Oxford, Oxford, Michigan (MI), in Oakland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 23,155 with a median household income of $76,419. 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: Oxford
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.822300
Longitude: -83.282900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 42.72 mi²
Water Area: 1.61 mi²
Population Density: 542.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.912146°N, 42.794693°S, -83.217454°E, -83.378071°W

With 23,155 residents spread across 42.72 square miles, this area has a population density of 542.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

23,155

Population

80th percentile

$76,419

Median Income

85th percentile

$168,700

Median Home Value

65th percentile

42.72 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48371 is $76,419, and the median home value is $168,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

8,824

Total Units

8,266

Occupied Units

93.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Oxford, MI.

48370

Oxford

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