48237 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to OAK PARK, MI 48237

48237 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Oak Park, Michigan. The population is primarily African-American, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($117,500) is lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $61,970/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48237 is $52,012.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48237 earn an average of $37,254/year. Women earn only $28,575/year.

14,301 people in 48237 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48237? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.3 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 13,228 men and 16,091 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 18,086 people (out of the 29,319 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,144 homes, and 971 businesses every day. 339 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48237 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 671 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 29,319
  • White Population: 11,647
  • Black Population: 17,464
  • Hispanic Population: 423
  • Asian Population: 662
  • Hawaiian Population: 40
  • Indian Population: 324
  • Male Population: 13,228
  • Female Population: 16,091
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 40
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Michigan
  • CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
  • County: Oakland
  • City: Oak Park
  • Longitude: -83.2
  • Latitude: 42.5
  • Elevation: 672 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 248
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 13,982
  • Drive alone: 11,958
  • Carpool: 1,442
  • Public transit: 180
  • Ride bikes or walk: 339

  • Average commute time: 24.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 323
  •    5 - 9: 1,045
  •    10 - 14: 1,461
  •    15 - 19: 2,430
  •    20 - 24: 2,890
  •    25 - 29: 1,236
  •    30 - 34: 2,568
  •    35 - 39: 563
  •    40 - 44: 408
  •    45 - 59: 532
  •    60 - 89: 287
  •    90 plus: 239
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $117,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $44,901
  • Businesses: 656
  • Employees: 7,383
  • Annual Payroll: $323,804,000
  • Average Family Income: $61,970
  • Median Family Income: $45,018
  • Average Income for Men: $37,254
  • Average Income for Women: $28,575
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 125
  • State FIPS Code: 26

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Schools in 48237 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Academy Of Oak Park
21700 Marlow Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Avery Early Childhood Center
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Clinton Education Center
22180 Parklawn Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-8480
Detroit Community High School Elementary
13400 Oak Park Blvd.
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 545-1016
Einstein Elementary School
14001 Northend Avenue
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 967-0483
John F. Kennedy School
24220 Rosewood Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Key Elementary School
23400 Jerome Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-8464
Lessenger Elementary School
12901 Albany Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-8468
Norup School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Nsoroma Institute
22180 Parklawn Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-2548
Oak Park Head Start/Star Program
22180 Parklawn
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0250
Pepper Elementary School
24301 Church Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 967-3001
Tyndall Center
14501 Talbot
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Middle Schools
Roosevelt Middle School
23261 Scotia Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-8449
High Schools
Academy Of Michigan
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Casa
23561 Rosewood Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 541-1783
Oak Park High School
13701 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-8412

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 48237 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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