48342 ZIP Code – Pontiac, Michigan
48342 is a ZIP code serving Pontiac, Michigan in Oakland County with a population of approximately 16,858 residents. At $31,432, the median household income here runs well below the Michigan average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $82,300 is well below the national average, with 40.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $824 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 13.9%, well above the national average. An estimated 33.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.5%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 34.1, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 48341, 48340, 48326.
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ZIP 48342 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48342 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $82k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $824 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.5% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48341 – Pontiac
- 48340 – Pontiac
- 48326 – Auburn Hills
- 48320 – Keego Harbor
- 48328 – Waterford
- 48302 – Bloomfield Hills
- 48304 – Bloomfield Hills
- 48309 – Rochester
- 48359 – Lake Orion
- 48098 – Troy
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48341 | PONTIAC | 19,236 | $40,631 |
| 48340 | PONTIAC | 25,957 | $46,270 |
| 48326 | AUBURN HILLS | 24,105 | $78,394 |
| 48320 | KEEGO HARBOR | 4,329 | $74,735 |
| 48328 | WATERFORD | 25,717 | $65,687 |