48237 ZIP Code
Oak Park, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48237 |
| City/Town: | Oak Park |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,495 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,991 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,595 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,868 |
| Median Home Value: | $176,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4649, -83.1824 |
Population Information (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,495 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,716 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,779 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,226 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,776 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,562 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,767 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,870 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,259 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,811 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,670 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,777 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,796 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,221 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,117 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 643 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $176,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,274 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,868 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,432 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 436 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,197 | 57.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,235 | 42.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,294 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 636 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 939 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,811 | 17.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,747 | 27.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,039 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,129 | 24.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,993 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48237 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,991 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,378 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,666 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,595 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,587 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,909 | 90.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,644 | 9.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,073 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,437 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,453 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,010 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,677 | 36.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,715 | 53.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 740 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 619 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,684 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,042 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 334 | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 184 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 52 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 94 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48237 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 467 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 659 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,167 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,141 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,452 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,328 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,872 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,193 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 571 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 582 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48237 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,246 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,100 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 84 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 167 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 103 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,891 | 19.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48237 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 65 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 375 | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,403 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,194 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 701 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 235 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,426 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,171 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,565 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,389 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 767 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 400 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.5% | 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 (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,258 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,058 | 68.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,160 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,203 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48237 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,567 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,547 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,942 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 978 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 515 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,110 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48237 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,520 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 863 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 82 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 422 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 451 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 558 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 966 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48237 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 178 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 184 | 1.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 264 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 420 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,561 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,180 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,310 | 49.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,599 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 172 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48237 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,292 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,574 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,897 | 61.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 796 | 6.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 100 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48237 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,546 | 84.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 250 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,552 | 12.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48237 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 966 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,621 | 45.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,626 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,219 | 9.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48237 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 268 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 648 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,644 | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,156 | 30.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,046 | 28.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 350 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 72 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48237 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,348 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $586 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,274 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,432 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,061 | 32.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,365 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,367 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,944 | 39.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,905 | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,638 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48237 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,296 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,317 | 47.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,689 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 196 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 914 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,276 | 46.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48237 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,429 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 280 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 460 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,487 | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,541 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,661 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,845 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 944 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,461 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,487 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 364 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,271 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,852 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48237 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,563 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,779 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,388 | 63.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,084 | 28.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 319 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 307 | 8.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,722 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 838 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,773 | 330.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,773 | 330.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,773 | 330.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 529 | 63.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 272 | 32.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 199 | 23.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 158 | 18.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48237 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,269 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,697 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,572 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 418 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,208 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 727 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,219 | 4.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48237 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,432 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,800 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Oak Park, MI48237