| Official Zip Code Name | Oak Park |
| Zip Code State | Michigan |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Oakland |
| Area Code | 248 / 947 |
| Current Population: | 29319 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 57.72% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 73.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $55459 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $47670 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 653 - 676 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.46494300, -83.18234900 |
The current unemployment level in 48237 is 5.4% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 48237 decreased to 29319 from 32493 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 48237 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 48237 public schools is Black. 57.5% of students in 48237 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9724 | 32.83% | 10806 | -10% |
| Black Or African American | 17099 | 57.72% | 16748 | +2% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 1.3% | 423 | -9% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 24 | 0.08% | 54 | -56% |
| Asian | 502 | 1.69% | 417 | +20% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Other Race | 48 | 0.54% | 48 | +233% |
| Two Or More Races | 820 | 5.83% | 820 | +111% |
| White | 22.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 73.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29319 | 32493 |
| Male Population | 45.10% | |
| Female Population | 54.90% | |
| Total Households | 11719 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 57.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 83.3% |
| Median Household Income | $55459 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 44.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 20.20% |
| 48237 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Michigan District 14 | Brenda Lawrence | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Michigan Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 48237 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 33 | 23 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 32 | 35 | 45 | 58 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 37 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.91 | 1.79 | 2.49 | 3.12 | 2.89 | 3.35 | 3.19 | 3.22 | 3.29 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.46 | 32.82 |
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