Data story · 2026
The homes of ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area), 2026
Kinds of homes, bedrooms, new building and vacancy for ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area), from the latest Census estimates and compared with Oakland County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
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- Homes that are single-family houses
- 67.2%
- Homes in buildings of 20 or more units
- 4.4%
- Homes with four or more bedrooms
- 6.4%
- Homes built in 2020 or later
- 0.4%
ZIP 48030 (Hazel Park area) has the highest homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant, 88.4%, and ZIP 48073 (Royal Oak area) the lowest, 63.2%
Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant
| Group | Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant |
|---|---|
| ZIP 48067 (Pleasant Ridge area) | 66.9% |
| ZIP 48092 (Warren area) | 73.6% |
| ZIP 48030 (Hazel Park area) | 88.4% |
| ZIP 48017 (Clawson area) | 75.8% |
| ZIP 48073 (Royal Oak area) | 63.2% |
Here is what the numbers say. For homes that are single-family houses, ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area) comes in at 67.2%, against 67.7% across Oakland County and 69.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 26th lowest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County. For homes in buildings of 20 or more units, ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area) comes in at 4.4%, against 2.8% across Oakland County and 2.9% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 21st highest of 52 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
The rest of the numbers
For homes with four or more bedrooms, ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area) comes in at 6.4%, against 26.8% across Oakland County and 21.3% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd lowest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For homes built in 2020 or later, ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area) comes in at 0.4%, against 1.1% across Oakland County and 0.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the 12th lowest of 61 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For homes standing vacant, ZIP 48071 (Madison Heights area) comes in at 8.4%, against 5.5% across Oakland County and 8.2% for Metro Detroit. That is the 10th highest of 67 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
Next door
ZIP 48067 (Pleasant Ridge area) nearby comes in at 66.9% for homes that are single-family houses. ZIP 48092 (Warren area) nearby comes in at 73.6% for homes that are single-family houses.
ZIP 48030 (Hazel Park area) nearby comes in at 88.4% for homes that are single-family houses.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare ZIP codes in Oakland County with the same figure on file.
Final word
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Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.