ZIP Code 48326 in Auburn Hills, MI

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Auburn Hills, Michigan
City Alias:Lake Angelus
County:Oakland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:14:24 PM
Population:22,228 [See All]
Area Codes:248 / 947
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.6640, -83.2310
Land Area:16.95 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 48326 has 22,228 residents and 10,361 households (average 2.12 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (58.4%, much lower than the state average of 73.9%) and Black or African American (15.2%, slightly higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the state average (3.3%).

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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:22,228Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:24,514Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:24,354Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,311.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$85,190Source: Census ACS
Households:10,361Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$245,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.12Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.46Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,60520,98821,02520,58920,99421,11521,36521,82922,35222,85623,73724,10524,48824,514
Decennial Census20,298------------------22,228--------
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: 34.8

Male Median Age: 33.5

Female Median Age: 36.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6034484204601,0591,6351,279808557539618634562490390280144186
Female6224624234769701,3411,005648534584644707725633504374224240
Total1,2259108439362,0292,9762,2841,4561,0911,1231,2621,3411,2871,123894654368426
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,98658.29%
Black:3,37815.16%
Hispanic:*1,6837.55%
Asian:3,34915.03%
American Indian:1010.45%
Hawaiian:160.07%
Other:7653.43%
Total:22,278100%
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:11,11249.99%33.5 years
Females:11,11650.01%36.9 years
Total:22,228100%34.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19,76180.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1690.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,4806.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,10418.70%
Total Population:24,514100%
Total Native Population:19,93081.30%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,58418.70%
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 $85,190, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $32,563 (61.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,575. Family households earn a median of $110,538 versus $51,906 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,632). By gender, male median income is $89,292 and female is $50,831, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $38,461 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.0%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.5%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$52,627$52,800$52,937$53,409$52,976$54,482$58,913$63,016$64,615$69,649$74,308$78,394$79,468$85,190
Median Family Income$67,904$67,339$63,603$62,552$64,075$65,857$72,672$77,740$80,935$85,428$89,866$100,760$106,065$110,538
Median NonFamily Income$37,111$36,170$37,468$38,183$38,582$38,651$42,463$45,374$48,180$50,432$52,865$54,719$53,428$51,906
Median Male Income$51,391$51,643$51,768$53,028$53,354$54,842$59,653$63,707$64,519$68,138$71,506$80,359$84,722$89,292
Median Female Income$40,290$42,547$42,667$42,933$41,834$41,584$42,197$42,435$43,030$44,233$47,500$47,571$49,307$50,831
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:14,03465.92%
Unemployed:8734.10%
Not In Labor Force:6,38129.97%
Total:21,288100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,65354.53%
Service:1,86513.29%
Sales and Office:2,22915.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8035.72%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,48410.57%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,034100%
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 $245,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $104,100 (73.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,100. The median gross rent is $1,477, which is well above the national median ($1,348), is up $627 (73.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $360. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.70% (52.38% with a mortgage, 47.62% free-and-clear) and renters 48.30% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.34%, which is far lower than 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$141,600$129,100$116,200$116,000$116,900$123,100$138,000$147,200$160,600$177,300$186,200$217,600$235,300$245,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:340.61%
$500 to $999:3676.55%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,51544.86%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,71830.65%
$2,000 to $2,499:75013.38%
$2,500 to $2,999:841.50%
$3,000 or more:540.96%
No Rent:841.50%
Total:5,606100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$850$890$906$939$970$986$1,023$1,078$1,117$1,148$1,197$1,299$1,411$1,477
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,14327.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,85724.62%
Renter Occupied:5,60648.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,606100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,60692.66%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9197.34%
Total Housing Units:12,525100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:6,55352.32%
Multi-Family Units:5,18841.42%
Other Units:7846.26%
Total Housing Units:12,525100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 49.90% 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 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 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 college (43.39%). College enrollment is 43.39%, which is far higher than 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)


Less than 9th grade:6583.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5513.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,04316.96%
Some college, no degree:3,26018.17%
Associate's degree:1,4718.20%
Bachelor's degree:5,00827.92%
Graduate or professional degree:3,94822.01%
Total:17,939100%
High school or higher:16,73093.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,95649.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:18,73868.42%
Public Insurance:7,27926.58%
No Insurance:1,3695.00%
Total:27,386100%
Has Health Insurance:26,01795.00%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty7.7%8.2%8.3%6.9%4.7%5.2%5.4%4.6%5.2%7.2%6.3%6.6%6.8%7.7%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:2555.21%
Kindergarten:1452.97%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,32227.03%
High school (grades 9-12):1,04621.39%
College or graduate school:2,12243.39%
Total:4,890100%
Early Childhood:4008.18%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,51351.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48326 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,163 business establishments, employing about 61,963 people with an annual payroll of $5,938,604,000. USPS data shows 11,488 residential mailboxes and 1,352 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,488Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,352Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,550Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,725Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,438Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,163Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,700,451,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,938,604,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:61,963Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 48326 is located in Oakland County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19820) and Michigan's 9th and 11st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,296,250 people, about 0.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 48326, and is subdivided into the Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI division. It covers 16.95 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.678 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:4,296,250Source: Census
MSA:Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:16.95 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.678 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09,11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:183.59, 419.26 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2604105Source: Census
Place Name:Auburn Hills city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48327 | | 48325

Schools in ZIP Code 48326


ZIP Code 48326 is part of 2 school districts, including: Pontiac City School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Avondale School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 4 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Rogers School 2600 Dexter Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Pontiac City School District
Auburn Elementary School 2900 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Avondale School District
R Grant Graham Elem School 2450 Old Salem Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Avondale School District
Avondale High School 2800 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Avondale School District
Oakland Christian School 3075 Shimmons Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Private School
Auburn Hills Christian School 3655 N Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Private School
Havenwyck School 1525 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48326


Oakland University 2200 North Squirrel Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309-4401
Type: Post Secondary
Oakland Community College 2900 Featherstone Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Type: Post Secondary
Rochester University 800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Type: Post Secondary
Cranbrook Academy Of Art 39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Type: Post Secondary
D&S School Of Cosmetology 4180 Elizabeth Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Type: Post Secondary
Marketti Academy Of Cosmetology 4390 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
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 February 1, 2026.

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