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Birmingham, MI
City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48009.
Population
21,763
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,540
ZIP codes
1
Birmingham and its ZIP codes
Birmingham at a glance
- Birmingham is about 26 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 55th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $153,510, about 2.1 times the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $698,300 (about 3 times the Michigan figure) and median rent is $1,902 a month.
Local data for Birmingham, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Birmingham, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$153,510
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$698,300
Median rent
$1,902/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
76.7%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,623), Irish Americans (3,344), Polish Americans (1,829).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Birmingham.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,231
720,266 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.6B
FY 2026, $8,330 per person
PPP loans
$177M
1,747 loans, 21,297 jobs reported
How people get to work
Birmingham, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home26.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Birmingham, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,054
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,096
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Birmingham, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Birmingham
1 in or overlapping Birmingham. Population shown
Cities near Birmingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly HillsVillage | 2.7 mi | 4 |
| Bloomfield HillsCity | 2.7 mi | 5 |
| ClawsonCity | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| BerkleyCity | 3.6 mi | 2.6 |
| TroyCity | 3.9 mi | 33.4 |
| Bingham FarmsVillage | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| Lathrup VillageCity | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Royal OakCity | 4.3 mi | 11.8 |
| FranklinVillage | 5.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Huntington WoodsCity | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| SouthfieldCity | 5.4 mi | 26.3 |
| Oak ParkCity | 5.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 6.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Pleasant RidgeCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| FerndaleCity | 7.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Sylvan LakeCity | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Birmingham, MI in?
- Birmingham is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Birmingham, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Birmingham include 48009.
- What is the population of Birmingham, MI?
- About 21,763 people live in Birmingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Birmingham?
- Nearby places include Beverly Hills (2.7 mi), Bloomfield Hills (2.7 mi), Clawson (3.4 mi), Berkley (3.6 mi), Troy (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023