48340 ZIP Code
Pontiac, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48340 |
| City/Town: | Pontiac |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,957 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,270 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,393 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,059 |
| Median Home Value: | $89,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6721, -83.2879 |
Population Information (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,957 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,066 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,891 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,831 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,967 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,659 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,659 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,142 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,421 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,795 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,640 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,415 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,199 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,839 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 742 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 648 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $89,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,027 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,059 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,087 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 972 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,550 | 41.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,537 | 59.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,699 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,093 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,121 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,006 | 36.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,135 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 964 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,624 | 9.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 756 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48340 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,270 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,977 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,288 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,393 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,926 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,757 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,169 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,380 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,044 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,003 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 710 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,775 | 37.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,069 | 34.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,124 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,578 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,342 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,931 | 19.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,532 | 29.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,642 | 17.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,710 | 6.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,117 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48340 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,107 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 728 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,154 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 824 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,104 | 19.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,463 | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,091 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,271 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 301 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 44 | 0.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48340 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,006 | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,136 | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 262 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 165 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 253 | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48340 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,140 | 9.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,362 | 20.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 87 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,446 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 488 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 331 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 481 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,360 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,023 | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,031 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 780 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 220 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.0% | 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 (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,802 | 84.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,899 | 45.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,115 | 50.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,155 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48340 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,207 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,296 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,987 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 542 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 330 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,787 | 25.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48340 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,655 | 55.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 431 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 290 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 583 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,228 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,202 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,298 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 372 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48340 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 200 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,011 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,327 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 770 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,265 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,643 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,268 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,038 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,516 | 12.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48340 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 233 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,263 | 18.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,214 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,612 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 711 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 26 | 0.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48340 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,200 | 83.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 162 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,637 | 14.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48340 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,892 | 17.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,653 | 42.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,131 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,411 | 12.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48340 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 921 | 20.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,532 | 33.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 938 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 486 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 520 | 11.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 68 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 77 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48340 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,131 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $438 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,027 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,087 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,476 | 22.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,182 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,903 | 26.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,719 | 42.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,468 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,660 | 24.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48340 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,485 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,718 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,987 | 31.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 230 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,125 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,361 | 56.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48340 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,578 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 578 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 271 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,613 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,550 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,566 | 23.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,346 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 701 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,957 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,214 | 20.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 443 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,301 | 63.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,470 | 28.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48340 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,253 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,444 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,305 | 66.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 802 | 23.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 311 | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 337 | 9.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48340 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,515 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,063 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,442 | 229.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,442 | 229.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,442 | 229.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 29 | 2.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,845 | 173.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 0.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48340 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,126 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,309 | 75.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,817 | 24.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,002 | 20.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 124 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 673 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48340 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,087 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,623 | 86.8% | 89.4% |
Pontiac, MI48340