48073 ZIP Code
Royal Oak, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48073 |
| City/Town: | Royal Oak |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,822 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,269 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,145 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,668 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.4 sq miles
19.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5192, -83.1644 |
Population Information (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,822 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,292 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,530 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,919 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,504 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 936 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,377 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,683 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,622 | 22.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,157 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,731 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,189 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,607 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,223 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,279 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 595 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,182 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,668 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,446 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,222 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,536 | 64.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,910 | 35.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,403 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 571 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,571 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,587 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,685 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,063 | 35.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,560 | 21.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48073 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,269 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,221 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,450 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,145 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,157 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,629 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 506 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,950 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,005 | 87.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,688 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 936 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,296 | 83.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,521 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,326 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 208 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,445 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 789 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,052 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 618 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 318 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48073 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 452 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 290 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 758 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,434 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,533 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,530 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,474 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,209 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,646 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,120 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48073 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,747 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 718 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 281 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,255 | 15.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48073 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 505 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,630 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 301 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,534 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 847 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 409 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,039 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,962 | 19.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,601 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,543 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 736 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 501 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,804 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,842 | 85.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,314 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 807 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48073 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,619 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,762 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,126 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 617 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 751 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48073 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,034 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 961 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 209 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,108 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,818 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 983 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,529 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48073 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 668 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 286 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 496 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 871 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,508 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,293 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,801 | 32.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,610 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,096 | 6.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48073 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 255 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,984 | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,200 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,720 | 43.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,264 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48073 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,016 | 79.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,964 | 18.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 190 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48073 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 765 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,807 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,510 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,364 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48073 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 434 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 438 | 4.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 837 | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,976 | 37.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,803 | 36.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 807 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 71 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48073 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,806 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $606 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,182 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.75 | 2.38 |
Households (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,446 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,829 | 35.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,069 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,343 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,934 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,988 | 18.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,815 | 23.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48073 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,101 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,315 | 48.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,133 | 40.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 290 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,279 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,467 | 36.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48073 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,078 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 503 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 363 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,624 | 26.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,139 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,449 | 40.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,616 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,190 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,611 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,348 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 100 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,017 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,231 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48073 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,520 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,891 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,496 | 59.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,331 | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 526 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,815 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 418 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,007 | 480.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,007 | 480.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,007 | 480.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 436 | 104.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 61 | 14.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 248 | 59.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 186 | 44.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48073 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,903 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,901 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,002 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 475 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 815 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 448 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 264 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48073 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,446 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,910 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
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