ZIP Code 48072 in Berkley, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Berkley, Michigan
County:Oakland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:01:25 AM
Population:15,194 [See All]
Area Codes:248 / 313 / 586 / 734
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.4994, -83.1811
Land Area:2.397 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 48072 has 15,194 residents and 6,728 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, slightly younger than the state (40.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:15,194Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,084Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:15,806Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6,338.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$113,103Source: Census ACS
Households:6,728Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$289,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--15,03715,03415,08915,13515,17815,23915,26915,36015,37215,35215,23415,15015,084
Decennial Census14,970------------------15,194------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.6

Male Median Age: 36.6

Female Median Age: 38.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4724244013723087007976425164934784744213652341167875
Female458417390378313666814633536474495504517453319184121156
Total9308417917506211,3661,6111,2751,052967973978938818553300199231
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,51292.03%
Black:3462.36%
Hispanic:*4423.01%
Asian:2691.83%
American Indian:260.18%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:870.59%
Total:14,682100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,36648.48%36.6 years
Females:7,82851.52%38.7 years
Total:15,194100%37.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:14,55196.47%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1260.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2801.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1272.70%
Total Population:15,084100%
Total Native Population:14,67797.30%
Total Foreign-born Population:4072.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $113,103, which is considerably higher than the state median ($71,149), is up $45,886 (68.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,198. Family households earn a median of $136,510 versus $85,918 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,592). By gender, male median income is $88,157 and female is $77,355, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $10,802 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 76.4%, which is markedly above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$67,217$68,019$70,023$70,625$73,111$74,172$77,772$82,095$86,905$93,038$96,993$108,125$113,103
Median Family Income$83,326$85,546$86,494$88,434$89,815$89,672$92,473$100,579$104,547$106,671$113,333$134,891$136,510
Median NonFamily Income$43,125$45,476$45,329$43,737$48,780$50,149$52,256$56,154$59,191$74,434$74,847$81,792$85,918
Median Male Income$62,123$62,228$62,368$65,409$65,276$67,412$67,088$69,746$69,008$73,688$77,873$85,181$88,157
Median Female Income$49,882$52,143$51,474$53,892$52,976$53,346$52,392$55,033$56,569$65,162$68,929$77,031$77,355
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,17773.86%
Unemployed:2872.31%
Not In Labor Force:2,96123.83%
Total:12,425100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,47859.69%
Service:7858.55%
Sales and Office:1,88120.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4785.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5556.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,177100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $289,200, which is far above the state median ($217,600), is up $132,500 (84.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90,000. The median gross rent is $1,436, which is much higher than the state median ($1,084), is up $392 (37.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $321. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.73% (72.88% with a mortgage, 27.12% free-and-clear) and renters 14.27% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.06%, which is far lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$156,700$146,000$142,200$145,200$150,800$159,400$172,800$188,200$199,200$222,100$238,200$275,100$289,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:19219.63%
$1,000 to $1,499:28829.45%
$1,500 to $1,999:28529.14%
$2,000 to $2,499:13914.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:90.92%
$3,000 or more:232.35%
No Rent:424.29%
Total:978100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,044$1,061$1,067$1,091$1,106$1,085$1,067$1,093$1,115$1,128$1,288$1,309$1,436
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,28162.48%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,59323.25%
Renter Occupied:97814.27%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,852100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,85296.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2163.06%
Total Housing Units:7,068100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,58693.18%
Multi-Family Units:4826.82%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:7,068100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 58.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 86.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 22.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (40.00%). The share of people in poverty is 1.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.80%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.59%). College enrollment is 26.37%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:500.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:810.71%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,60614.01%
Some college, no degree:1,83215.98%
Associate's degree:1,23010.73%
Bachelor's degree:4,08435.63%
Graduate or professional degree:2,57822.49%
Total:11,461100%
High school or higher:11,33098.86%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,66258.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,99777.38%
Public Insurance:3,41720.34%
No Insurance:3832.28%
Total:16,797100%
Has Health Insurance:16,41497.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.2%2.7%2.6%3.6%2.8%2.8%3.6%2.7%2.0%1.7%2.2%0.5%1.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2839.91%
Kindergarten:1143.99%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):98834.59%
High school (grades 9-12):71825.14%
College or graduate school:75326.37%
Total:2,856100%
Early Childhood:39713.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,82063.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48072 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 378 business establishments, employing about 3,081 people with an annual payroll of $153,286,000. USPS data shows 6,994 residential mailboxes and 413 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,994Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:413Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,491Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,518Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:392Source: USPS
# of Businesses:378Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$34,701,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$153,286,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,081Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 48072 is located in Oakland County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19820) and Michigan's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,367,620 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 48072, and is subdivided into the Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI division. It covers 2.397 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:19820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI (CBSA Div 47664)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,367,620Source: Census
MSA:Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:2.397 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:419.26 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2607660Source: Census
Place Name:Berkley city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48073 | | 48071

Schools in ZIP Code 48072


ZIP Code 48072 is in the Berkley School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Anderson Middle School 3205 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
District: Berkley School District
Berkley High School 2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
District: Berkley School District
Rogers Elementary School 2265 Hamilton Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
District: Berkley School District
Angell Elementary School 3849 Beverly Blvd
Berkley, MI 48072
District: Berkley School District
Pattengill Elementary School 3540 Morrison Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
District: Berkley School District
Shrine Catholic Grade School 1621 Linwood Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
District: Private SchoolNearby
Harmony Montessori Center 26341 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
District: Private SchoolNearby
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc. 25611 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48072


Elevate Salon Institute 4050 Crooks Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Type: Post Secondary
L'esprit Academy - Royal Oak 501 South Washington Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067-3825
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Greater Detroit 24600 Greenfield Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
Type: Post Secondary
David Pressley School Of Cosmetology 1127 S Washington St
Royal Oak, MI 48067-3219
Type: Post Secondary
Northwestern Technological Institute 24800 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Type: Post Secondary
Motion Picture Institute 2040 Crooks Rd, Ste.b
Troy, MI 48084
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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