ZIP Code 48342

In ZIP code 48342, near Southfield, households earn a median of $35,253, while per-capita income comes to $21,373 — a spread that leaves many families working within tight margins. A median home value of $101,300 carries a 1.27% county property tax rate, an ongoing cost folded into ownership. Day-to-day purchases also face a 6.00% combined sales tax, which adds up across groceries, gas, and other essentials. With earnings at this level, housing and consumption taxes together claim a meaningful share of each paycheck, so careful planning around both recurring bills and everyday spending shapes how far that income stretches.