48342 Zip Code Profile

Find Neighborhoodss, Home Values, Schools, Demographics, Local Discussions, Maps, & much more.

Welcome to PONTIAC, MI 48342

48342 is a suburban zip code in Pontiac, Michigan. Median household income here ($29,017) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($74,000) 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 $43,611/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 48342 is $31,935.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48342 earn an average of $27,486/year. Women earn only $19,959/year.

7,444 people in 48342 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48342? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.2 minutes.

The median age here is 33. There are 9,063 men and 9,344 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 33.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,343 people (out of the 18,407 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,059 homes, and 528 businesses every day. 278 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48342 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Almaty, Kazakhstan!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 912 feet above sea levell.

logoNeighborhoods in Zip Code 48342

Don't See Your Neighborhood?

Other nearby neighborhoods

right-arrowSee List of Nearby Neighborhoods

  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 18,407
  • White Population: 4,964
  • Black Population: 12,467
  • Hispanic Population: 2,558
  • Asian Population: 510
  • Hawaiian Population: 13
  • Indian Population: 287
  • Male Population: 9,063
  • Female Population: 9,344
  • Median Age: 33
  • Median Age of Males: 33
  • Median Age of Females: 33
  • 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: Pontiac
  • Longitude: -83.3
  • Latitude: 42.6
  • Elevation: 912 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 248
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 7,384
  • Drive alone: 5,428
  • Carpool: 1,490
  • Public transit: 96
  • Ride bikes or walk: 278

  • Average commute time: 20.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 106
  •    5 - 9: 831
  •    10 - 14: 1,827
  •    15 - 19: 1,556
  •    20 - 24: 1,032
  •    25 - 29: 317
  •    30 - 34: 757
  •    35 - 39: 110
  •    40 - 44: 178
  •    45 - 59: 328
  •    60 - 89: 268
  •    90 plus: 74
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $74,000
  • Average Annual Household Income: $20,398
  • Businesses: 315
  • Employees: 5,081
  • Annual Payroll: $218,818,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,611
  • Median Family Income: $29,017
  • Average Income for Men: $27,486
  • Average Income for Women: $19,959
  • Other Stuff

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

Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 48342

Neighborhood Link provides free websites to thousands of farmer's markets across the US. If you notice a farmers market that isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up a site right away!

Schools in 48342 Zip Code

View all schools in Pontiac

Primary Schools
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
49880 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 452-9309
Great Lakes Academy
46312 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Herrington School
541 Bay Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Longfellow School
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Perdue Academy
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Twain School
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Whitman Elementary School
125 W. Montcalm Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Whitmer Resource Center
60 Parkhurst Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7510
Middle Schools
Lincoln Middle School
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
High Schools
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
142 Auburn Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 332-1163

Photos near Zip Code 48342, Pontiac, MI

loading...
loading...
loading...
loading...
loading...
loading...
loading...
loading...
Photos provided by Panoramio. Photos are under the copyright of their owners.

Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 48342 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.

For more information check out the resources listed below:

Map of Zip Code 48342



Nearby Zip Codes
48341
48340
48326
48007
48012
48328
Safety
Alertag
Take the Alertag quiz and find out if an Alertag is right for you
codeamberalertag.com