Data story · 2026
Work, school and internet in ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area), 2026
Incomes, degrees, internet, jobs and poverty for ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area), from the latest Census estimates and compared with Oakland County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Median household income
- $171,125
- Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more
- 79.3%
- Households with a broadband subscription
- 98.7%
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%
ZIP 48070 (Huntington Woods area) has the highest median household income, Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Households with a broadband subscription, Unemployment rate, Residents below the poverty line, Income inequality (Gini index), $190,150, and ZIP 48030 (Hazel Park area) the lowest, $67,073
Median household income, Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Households with a broadband subscription, Unemployment rate, Residents below the poverty line, Income inequality (Gini index)
| Group | Median household income, Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Households with a broadband subscription, Unemployment rate, Residents below the poverty line, Income inequality (Gini index) |
|---|---|
| ZIP 48220 (Ferndale area) | $89,881 |
| ZIP 48070 (Huntington Woods area) | $190,150 |
| ZIP 48067 (Pleasant Ridge area) | $112,840 |
| ZIP 48237 (Oak Park area) | $71,510 |
| ZIP 48030 (Hazel Park area) | $67,073 |
Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. For median household income, ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area) comes in at $171,125, against $97,760 across Oakland County.
That is the 6th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County. For adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area) comes in at 79.3%, against 51.0% across Oakland County and 34.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 2nd highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
The rest of the numbers
For households with a broadband subscription, ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area) comes in at 98.7%, against 94.2% across Oakland County and 91.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For unemployment rate, ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area) comes in at 5.7%, against 4.8% across Oakland County and 6.4% for Metro Detroit. That is the 18th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For residents below the poverty line, ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area) comes in at 2.5%, against 7.7% across Oakland County and 13.6% for Metro Detroit. That is the 6th lowest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For income inequality (Gini index), ZIP 48069 (Pleasant Ridge area) comes in at 0.390, against 0.467 across Oakland County. That is the 6th lowest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
Next door
ZIP 48220 (Ferndale area) nearby comes in at $89,881 for median household income. ZIP 48070 (Huntington Woods area) nearby comes in at $190,150 for median household income.
ZIP 48067 (Pleasant Ridge area) nearby comes in at $112,840 for median household income.
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.