| Official Zip Code Name | Pontiac |
| Zip Code State | Michigan |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Oakland |
| Area Code | 248 / 947 |
| Current Population: | 24307 |
| Racial Majority: | White 34.73% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 52.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $40522 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $30760 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 23.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 929 - 997 ft. |
| Area | 8 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.67091600, -83.29073900 |
The current unemployment level in 48340 is 7.7% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 48340 decreased to 24307 from 24829 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 48340 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 48340 public schools is Black. 76.1% of students in 48340 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8811 | 34.73% | 8451 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 9373 | 36.94% | 8414 | +11% |
| Hispanic | 5902 | 23.26% | 5840 | +1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 24 | 0.09% | 100 | -76% |
| Asian | 600 | 2.36% | 705 | -15% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 18 | 0% | 18 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 778 | 2.61% | 778 | -15% |
| White | 11.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 52.5% |
| Hispanic | 31.3% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24307 | 24829 |
| Male Population | 48.00% | |
| Female Population | 52.00% | |
| Total Households | 9399 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 76.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $40522 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 60.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.70% |
| 48340 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Michigan District 14 | Brenda Lawrence | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Michigan Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 48340 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 16 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 22 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 30 | 34 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 34 | 58 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.59 | 1.52 | 2.3 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 3.22 | 2.82 | 3.16 | 3.01 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.25 | 30.56 |
| Modern Housing Corporation |