Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 19 min5:55 am – 9:14 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 3 min7:59 am – 5:02 pm
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People17,564 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.06,878 householdsMedian household income $35,253Median home value $101,300Median rent $999 a month41% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,068 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting13.0% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 6,930 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, retail 19%, manufacturing 17%Average commute 20 minutes71% drive alone, 22% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 2% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher76% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 78%, Spanish 16%, other Asian or Pacific languages 4%12% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 63°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 17°F34 in of rain a year, on about 71 dayswettest month May36 in of snow a year, on about 29 days10 days above 90°F, 135 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pontiac Wwtp station, 1 mi away
Nearby landmarksSpring Lakelake · 1.2 miSylvan Lakelake · 3.5 miOakland Community College - Auburn Hillscollege · 2.6 miOakland Universitycollege · 3.6 miDawsons Millpondreservoir · 2.6 miColes Baybay · 4.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsPerry Mountain Parkpark · under a mileOakland Parkpark · under a mileDodge #4 State Parkstate park · 5.1 mi · 76 acresLoon Lake Accessstate recreation area · 5.3 miLake Oakland Accessstate recreation area · 5.8 miOrchard Lake Mdnr Public Accessstate recreation area · 6.2 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.4 on 20 Apr 201839 mi away, MichiganMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 26 Apr 202644 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighOakland County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsTornado Very HighIce storm Very HighCold wave Very HighStrong wind Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025242 of 350 days measured99 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 41, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Oakland County monitors, MI
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPontiacserves 63,776 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation879 ft268 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMcLaren Oakland Hospitalunder a milePost officePhoenix Post Office1.1 miTown hallPontiac City Hallunder a milePoliceOakland County Sheriff's Office - Pontiac Patrol Servicesunder a mileFire stationWaterford Township Fire Department - Station 1 Headquartersunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi11 schools3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 otherElementaryWhitmer Human Resource Center Elementary Schoolunder a mileHighLife Skills Center of Pontiacunder a mileSchoolGreat Lakes Academy1.1 miCollegeOakland Community College - Auburn Hills2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW30 miInterstateI-75 Busunder a mileUS highwayUS 224 Busunder a mileAmtrakPontiac, MI PNT1.2 miCoachPontiac (Amtrak Intermodal)Indian Trails1.2 miTransit43 stops within a mileSuburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48342 ZIP area.
