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Pontiac, MI
City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48340, 48341, 48342.
Population
62,104
Land area
19.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,123
ZIP codes
3
Pontiac and its ZIP codes
Pontiac at a glance
- Pontiac is about 18 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $44,329 a year, 39% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 (47% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Pontiac, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools21
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices3
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants153
- Affordable Housing16
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers14
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Pontiac, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,329
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$121,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,946), German Americans (3,422), Puerto Ricans (2,273).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Pontiac.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.8 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
$136M
2,469 loans, 12,641 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pontiac, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pontiac, 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pontiac, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Pontiac
3 in or overlapping Pontiac. Population shown
Cities near Pontiac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn HillsCity | 3.1 mi | 16.6 |
| Lake AngelusCity | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| Sylvan LakeCity | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Keego HarborCity | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Bloomfield HillsCity | 5.5 mi | 5 |
| Orchard Lake VillageCity | 6.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Rochester HillsCity | 7 mi | 32.8 |
| BirminghamCity | 8.2 mi | 4.8 |
| TroyCity | 8.7 mi | 33.4 |
| Village of ClarkstonCity | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| RochesterCity | 8.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Bingham FarmsVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake OrionVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| FranklinVillage | 9.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Beverly HillsVillage | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| ClawsonCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pontiac, MI in?
- Pontiac is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Pontiac, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pontiac include 48340, 48341, 48342.
- What is the population of Pontiac, MI?
- About 62,104 people live in Pontiac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pontiac?
- Nearby places include Auburn Hills (3.1 mi), Lake Angelus (3.2 mi), Sylvan Lake (3.5 mi), Keego Harbor (4.2 mi), Bloomfield Hills (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023