48342 ZIP Code
Pontiac, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48342 |
| City/Town: | Pontiac |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,858 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,432 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,969 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,455 |
| Median Home Value: | $82,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6444, -83.2746 |
Population Information (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,858 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,379 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,479 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,517 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,131 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,201 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,006 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,241 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,894 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,994 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,107 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,052 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,030 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,008 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 440 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 237 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $82,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,455 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,508 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 947 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,318 | 35.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,190 | 64.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,762 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 881 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,563 | 14.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,292 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,290 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 631 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 789 | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 316 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48342 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $31,432 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $44,875 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $40,543 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,969 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,525 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,668 | 88.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 857 | 11.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,132 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,066 | 91.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 347 | 5.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 236 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,673 | 21.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,149 | 60.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 881 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 552 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,578 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,424 | 8.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,144 | 18.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,502 | 8.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 810 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 800 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48342 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 861 | 13.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 936 | 14.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 879 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 751 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 931 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,020 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 6.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 578 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 72 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 69 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48342 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,445 | 66.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,269 | 19.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 180 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 162 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48342 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 332 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,350 | 20.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 27 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,364 | 20.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 204 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 87 | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 560 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,507 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 731 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 342 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 122 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.6% | 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 (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,899 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,407 | 38.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,127 | 60.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,944 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48342 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,454 | 68.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,623 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,208 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,198 | 18.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 212 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,817 | 43.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48342 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,536 | 60.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 238 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 646 | 8.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 366 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 179 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,163 | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 51 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48342 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 180 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 578 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 154 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 536 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 822 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,302 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,104 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 690 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,065 | 27.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48342 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 603 | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,004 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,222 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,870 | 38.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 638 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 118 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48342 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,391 | 82.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 86 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 866 | 13.3% | 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: | 77 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 88 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48342 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,376 | 21.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,802 | 43.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,423 | 21.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 907 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48342 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 521 | 22.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 939 | 40.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 574 | 24.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 118 | 5.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 88 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 42 | 1.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 36 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48342 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,073 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $394 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,508 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,065 | 16.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 453 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,950 | 30.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,972 | 45.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,099 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,377 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48342 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,416 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,023 | 62.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,448 | 22.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 159 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 592 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,694 | 57.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48342 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,983 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 345 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 134 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,737 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 981 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 786 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,321 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 491 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,843 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,819 | 22.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 366 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,686 | 70.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 767 | 20.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48342 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,542 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,146 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,476 | 68.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 580 | 27.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 213 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 90 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,380 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 707 | 4.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,478 | 209.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,478 | 209.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,478 | 209.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 7.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 882 | 124.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48342 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,341 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,914 | 77.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,427 | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,400 | 15.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 102 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 839 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48342 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,508 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,583 | 85.8% | 89.4% |
Pontiac, MI48342