| Official Zip Code Name | Pontiac |
| Zip Code State | Michigan |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Oakland |
| Area Code | 248 / 947 |
| Current Population: | 18407 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 60.11% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 70.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $35333 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $26510 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 23.3 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 919 - 961 ft. |
| Area | 6 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.64390300, -83.27444400 |
The current unemployment level in 48342 is 6.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 48342 decreased to 18407 from 21773 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 48342 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 48342 public schools is Black. 82.2% of students in 48342 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2632 | 14.91% | 3109 | -15% |
| Black Or African American | 10612 | 60.11% | 11624 | -9% |
| Hispanic | 2481 | 14.05% | 2558 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 47 | 0.27% | 79 | -41% |
| Asian | 502 | 2.84% | 441 | +14% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0% | 21 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 574 | 7.82% | 574 | +141% |
| White | 5.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 70.2% |
| Hispanic | 22.1% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18407 | 21773 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 6681 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 82.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $35333 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 64.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 25.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.10% |
| 48342 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Michigan District 14 | Brenda Lawrence | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Michigan Congressional Districts | ||
| 48341 - Pontiac |
| 48326 - Auburn Hills |
| 48304 - Bloomfield Hills |
| 48340 - Pontiac |
| Pontiac, MI |
| Auburn Hills, MI |
Zip Code 48342 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 | 41 | 32 | 22 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 30 | 34 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 47 | 35 | 58 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.59 | 1.53 | 2.3 | 2.82 | 2.72 | 3.23 | 2.82 | 3.16 | 3.01 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.25 | 30.59 |
| Modern Housing Corporation |
| Downtown Pontiac |
| Fairgrove |
| Pontiac Commercial Historic District |