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Milford, MI
Village in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48381.
Population
6,487
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,646
ZIP codes
1
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 15 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 149th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $105,713 a year, 45% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $363,700 (57% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,173 a month.
Local data for Milford, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,713
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$363,700
Median rent
$1,173/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
49.6%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,456), Irish Americans (1,139), Polish Americans (866).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Milford.
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
How people get to work
Milford, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, 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° / 15°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Milford
1 in or overlapping Milford. Population shown
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WixomCity | 5.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Wolverine LakeVillage | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| Walled LakeCity | 6.9 mi | 2.2 |
| NoviCity | 8.6 mi | 30.2 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.3 |
| South LyonCity | 9.2 mi | 3.7 |
| BrightonCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| Orchard Lake VillageCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| NorthvilleCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Keego HarborCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Farmington HillsCity | 13 mi | 33.3 |
| Sylvan LakeCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Whitmore LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Village of ClarkstonCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| FarmingtonCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| HollyVillage | 15 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, MI in?
- Milford is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Milford, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milford include 48381.
- What is the population of Milford, MI?
- About 6,487 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Wixom (5.1 mi), Wolverine Lake (6 mi), Walled Lake (6.9 mi), Novi (8.6 mi), Hartland (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023