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ZIP Code 48073
Royal Oak, MI, Oakland County
Population
33,106
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,477
City
Royal Oak
ZIP 48073 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48073 at a glance
- ZIP 48073 (Royal Oak) is about 25 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,627, 26% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,600 (40% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,283 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48073
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48073, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,627
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$323,600
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,283/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
60.7%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
709
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
16,949
$1.1B annual payroll
PPP loans
$59.9M
926 loans
Campaign donations
$496K
40% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48073, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48073, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 48073
ZIP codes near 48073
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48017Clawson | 1.4 mi | 2.2 |
| 48072Berkley | 1.9 mi | 2.4 |
| 48084Troy | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| 48067Royal Oak | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| 48070Huntington Woods | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| 48071Madison Heights | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| 48009Birmingham | 3.2 mi | 5 |
| 48083Troy | 3.3 mi | 8.6 |
| 48069Pleasant Ridge | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| 48076Lathrup Village | 3.9 mi | 7.1 |
| 48237Oak Park | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| 48220Ferndale | 4.6 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48073?
- ZIP code 48073 is in Royal Oak, MI (Oakland County).
- What county is ZIP code 48073 in?
- ZIP code 48073 is mostly in Oakland County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48073?
- About 33,106 people live in the 48073 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.