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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48085 has 26,507 residents and 9,107 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (66.9%, lower than the state average of 73.9%) and Asian (22.7%, much higher than the state average of 3.3% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (3.3%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	26,507Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	27,231Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	27,932Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,849.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$146,390Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,107Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$423,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.90Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.64Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	24,402	24,362	24,292	24,410	24,931	24,963	25,418	25,938	26,459	26,061	27,213	27,514	27,371	27,231
Decennial Census	24,660	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	26,507	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 42.5

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 43.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	734	898	973	1,043	788	603	578	806	817	902	931	961	910	783	622	458	238	160
Female	674	814	944	887	643	487	659	860	926	1,008	937	949	956	839	684	476	309	250
Total	1,408	1,712	1,917	1,930	1,431	1,090	1,237	1,666	1,743	1,910	1,868	1,910	1,866	1,622	1,306	934	547	410

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	17,729	68.28%
Black:	992	3.82%
Hispanic:*	808	3.11%
Asian:	6,025	23.21%
American Indian:	52	0.20%
Hawaiian:	7	0.03%
Other:	351	1.35%
Total:	25,964	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	13,205	49.82%	41.2 years
Females:	13,302	50.18%	43.8 years
Total:	26,507	100%	42.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,512	71.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	203	0.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,702	17.27%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,814	27.60%
Total Population:	27,231	100%
Total Native Population:	19,715	72.40%
Total Foreign-born Population:	7,516	27.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $146,390, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $50,562 (52.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,718. Family households earn a median of $166,500 versus $56,608 for nonfamily households (a difference of $109,892). By gender, male median income is $112,243 and female is $78,022, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $34,221 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.3%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$95,828	$93,955	$91,629	$92,065	$95,446	$100,853	$107,152	$113,536	$116,672	$118,363	$123,388	$137,222	$144,146	$146,390
Median Family Income	$112,174	$108,469	$103,738	$101,150	$105,000	$112,541	$119,815	$125,105	$126,993	$129,915	$135,359	$152,278	$159,306	$166,500
Median NonFamily Income	$46,875	$45,062	$44,612	$45,980	$45,337	$46,955	$55,677	$53,226	$53,390	$49,491	$47,109	$51,788	$54,943	$56,608
Median Male Income	$82,917	$84,275	$81,828	$82,074	$83,438	$89,467	$91,688	$94,170	$93,798	$93,527	$97,090	$101,359	$106,210	$112,243
Median Female Income	$62,946	$59,467	$57,150	$58,163	$56,826	$57,801	$60,445	$62,679	$61,009	$61,100	$64,950	$73,295	$72,403	$78,022

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,610	62.61%
Unemployed:	535	2.46%
Not In Labor Force:	7,593	34.93%
Total:	21,738	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	9,032	66.36%
Service:	1,514	11.12%
Sales and Office:	1,837	13.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	366	2.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	861	6.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,610	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $423,800, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $189,300 (80.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $129,900. The median gross rent is $2,620, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,376 (110.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,147. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.51% (64.13% with a mortgage, 35.87% free-and-clear) and renters 8.49% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.87%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$234,500	$222,700	$212,700	$214,900	$229,600	$246,500	$268,200	$279,800	$293,900	$304,300	$323,700	$368,600	$395,300	$423,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	0	0.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	32	4.15%
$1,500 to $1,999:	199	25.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:	37	4.79%
$2,500 to $2,999:	83	10.75%
$3,000 or more:	225	29.15%
No Rent:	196	25.39%
Total:	772	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,244	$1,513	$1,507	$1,396	$1,443	$1,423	$1,428	$1,407	$1,473	$1,460	$1,630	$1,858	$2,213	$2,620

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,333	58.68%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,983	32.82%
Renter Occupied:	772	8.49%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,088	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,088	98.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	173	1.87%
Total Housing Units:	9,261	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	8,979	96.95%
Multi-Family Units:	275	2.97%
Other Units:	7	0.08%
Total Housing Units:	9,261	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 62.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 87.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 20.30%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.04%). College enrollment is 31.15%, which is well above the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	298	1.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	342	1.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,254	12.40%
Some college, no degree:	2,275	12.51%
Associate's degree:	1,708	9.39%
Bachelor's degree:	6,180	33.99%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,127	28.20%
Total:	18,184	100%
High school or higher:	17,544	96.48%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	11,307	62.18%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	23,846	78.98%
Public Insurance:	5,517	18.27%
No Insurance:	830	2.75%
Total:	30,193	100%
Has Health Insurance:	29,363	97.25%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	2.5%	2.9%	4.0%	3.7%	3.6%	3.4%	2.5%	1.3%	2.0%	2.1%	3.0%	3.1%	2.5%	2.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	419	5.39%
Kindergarten:	465	5.99%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,722	35.04%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,742	22.43%
College or graduate school:	2,420	31.15%
Total:	7,768	100%
Early Childhood:	884	11.38%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,929	63.45%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Troy, Michigan
County:	Oakland County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	10:12:12 PM
Population:	26,507 [See All]
Area Codes:	248 / 947
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.6008, -83.1199
Land Area:	9.302 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48085/zip-code-48085.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,632Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	405Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,742Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,558Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	45Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	568Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$134,094,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$405,730,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,479Source: CBP

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:	4,296,250Source: Census
MSA:	Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	9.302 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.166 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	10,11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4140.44, 419.26 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2680700Source: Census
Place Name:	Troy city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 48085 in Troy, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48085

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48085

Sources & References