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Southfield, MI
City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48033, 48034, 48075, 48076.
Population
76,236
Land area
26.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,903
ZIP codes
4
Southfield and its ZIP codes
Southfield at a glance
- Southfield is about 16 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $68,166, 6% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,200 and median rent is $1,340 a month.
Local data for Southfield, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools23
- Colleges5
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants303
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies40
- Hospice Care9
- Dialysis Centers9
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities3
Housing and community stats
Southfield, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,166
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,340/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.7%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,546), Irish Americans (2,074), Polish Americans (1,812).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Southfield.
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
$10.62B
FY 2026, $8,330 per person
PPP loans
$486M
4,965 loans, 52,910 jobs reported
How people get to work
Southfield, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southfield, 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
83° / 16°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southfield, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Southfield
4 in or overlapping Southfield. Population shown
Cities near Southfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lathrup VillageCity | 1.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Bingham FarmsVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Beverly HillsVillage | 2.9 mi | 4 |
| FranklinVillage | 3.5 mi | 2.7 |
| BerkleyCity | 4.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Oak ParkCity | 4.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Huntington WoodsCity | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| BirminghamCity | 5.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Pleasant RidgeCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Royal OakCity | 5.9 mi | 11.8 |
| Farmington HillsCity | 6 mi | 33.3 |
| FarmingtonCity | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| FerndaleCity | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Bloomfield HillsCity | 7 mi | 5 |
| ClawsonCity | 7.1 mi | 2.2 |
| LivoniaCity | 8.1 mi | 35.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southfield, MI in?
- Southfield is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Southfield, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Southfield include 48033, 48034, 48075, 48076.
- What is the population of Southfield, MI?
- About 76,236 people live in Southfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southfield?
- Nearby places include Lathrup Village (1.8 mi), Bingham Farms (2.9 mi), Beverly Hills (2.9 mi), Franklin (3.5 mi), Berkley (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023