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ZIP Code 48240
Southfield, MI, Wayne County
Population
17,008
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,537
City
Southfield
ZIP 48240 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48240 at a glance
- ZIP 48240 (Southfield) is about 25 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,390, 17% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,300 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,399 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48240
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48240, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,390
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$135,300
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,399/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
22.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
245
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,163
$218M annual payroll
PPP loans
$22.11M
667 loans
Campaign donations
$24.49K
34% D, 16% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48240, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,357
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48240, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 48240
ZIP codes near 48240
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48219Detroit | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| 48033Southfield | 2.9 mi | 9.1 |
| 48223Detroit | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
| 48239Dearborn Heights | 3.5 mi | 9.5 |
| 48336Farmington Hills | 3.6 mi | 9.3 |
| 48152Livonia | 3.8 mi | 12 |
| 48154Livonia | 4.1 mi | 11.6 |
| 48075Southfield | 4.5 mi | 7.3 |
| 48034Southfield | 5 mi | 4.3 |
| 48150Livonia | 5.3 mi | 12.1 |
| 48235Detroit | 5.5 mi | 6.2 |
| 48335Farmington Hills | 6 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48240?
- ZIP code 48240 is in Southfield, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48240 in?
- ZIP code 48240 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48240?
- About 17,008 people live in the 48240 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.