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 Rome, Italy!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 671 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Oak Park, MI
Average Home Value in 48237: $117,500
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- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
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- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
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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
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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
The Politics
- Congressional District: 12
- Congressional District Land Area: 160.0
- Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
- Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
- US House Representative: John D. Dingell (D)
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
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 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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