48073 ZIP Code, Royal Oak, MI
48073 is a ZIP code in Royal Oak, Michigan in Oakland County. It covers 7.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48017, 48072 and 48067. 33,106 people live here in 16,354 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 4,477 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $91,627, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Royal Oak, MI
- County: Oakland County
- Land area: 7.4 sq mi
- Population: 33,106
- Median household income: $91,627
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 33,106 |
| Households | 16,354 |
| Median household income | $91,627 |
| Income per person | $60,812 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Median home value | $323,600 |
| Median rent | $1,283 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Broadband internet | 94.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 3.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 15.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.3% |
| 10–19 | 7.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 22.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.4% |
| Owned outright | 22.7% |
| Rented | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.2% |
| Townhome | 6.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 14.4% |
| 20+ units | 9.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 48073
709 business establishments with 16,949 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 120
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 99
- Retail Trade: 89
- Accommodation and Food Services: 74
- Construction: 63
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 61
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 38
- Manufacturing: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48017 — Clawson city, MI (1.4 mi)
- 48072 — Berkley city, MI (1.8 mi)
- 48067 — Royal Oak city, MI (2.4 mi)
- 48070 — Huntington Woods city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48084 — Troy city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48009 — Birmingham city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48071 — Madison Heights city, MI (3.2 mi)
- 48069 — Pleasant Ridge city, MI (3.4 mi)
Areas that include 48073
- Royal Oak, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Oakland County ZIP codes — 68 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 68: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Oakland County
- No. 16 of 68: lowest median age in Oakland County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48073, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48073 in?
- 48073 is a Royal Oak, MI mailing address. By land area, 97% lies inside Royal Oak and 3% lies inside Berkley.
- What county is 48073 in?
- 48073 is in Oakland County.
- What is the population of 48073?
- About 33,106 people (±898), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 33,658.
- What is the median household income in 48073?
- $91,627 (±$4,086), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48073?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48073 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48073?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48017 (1.4 mi, Clawson), 48072 (1.8 mi, Berkley), 48067 (2.4 mi, Royal Oak), 48070 (2.6 mi, Huntington Woods), 48084 (2.9 mi, Troy) and 48009 (3.2 mi, Birmingham).
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