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Training and programs in Oakland CountyHere is what the numbers say. For median household income, ZIP 48304 (Bloomfield Hills area) comes in at $143,204, against $97,760 across Oakland County.
That is the 13th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County. For adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, ZIP 48304 (Bloomfield Hills area) comes in at 75.7%, against 51.0% across Oakland County and 34.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 8th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
The rest of the numbers
For households with a broadband subscription, ZIP 48304 (Bloomfield Hills area) comes in at 95.8%, against 94.2% across Oakland County and 91.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 24th highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For unemployment rate, ZIP 48304 (Bloomfield Hills area) comes in at 1.8%, against 4.8% across Oakland County and 6.4% for Metro Detroit. That is the 4th lowest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For residents below the poverty line, ZIP 48304 (Bloomfield Hills area) comes in at 2.9%, against 7.7% across Oakland County and 13.6% for Metro Detroit. That is the 7th lowest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
For income inequality (Gini index), ZIP 48304 (Bloomfield Hills area) comes in at 0.504, against 0.467 across Oakland County. That is the 3rd highest of 68 ZIP codes in Oakland County.
Next door
ZIP 48098 (Troy area) nearby comes in at $164,759 for median household income. ZIP 48009 (Birmingham area) nearby comes in at $153,401 for median household income.
ZIP 48084 (Clawson area) nearby comes in at $107,098 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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Next door, compared
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ZIP 48098 (Troy area) $164,759
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ZIP 48009 (Birmingham area) $153,401
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ZIP 48084 (Clawson area) $107,098
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ZIP 48302 (Bloomfield Township area) $178,103
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ZIP 48341 (Pontiac area) $51,390
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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.