Birmingham
City in Oakland County, Michigan

Birmingham is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 21,813 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beverly Hills, 2.0 miles SW.
- 21,813residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 4,551 / sq mipopulation density
- 48009ZIP code
About Birmingham
Birmingham is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a northern suburb of Detroit located along the Woodward Corridor (M-1). As of the 2020 census, Birmingham had a population of 21,813.
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Living in Birmingham
- Median household income
- $153,510
- Median home value
- $698,300
- Median rent
- $1,902/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Birmingham had 21,813 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,813 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,551 per sq mi (1,757 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Birmingham at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,813 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5448° N, 83.2166° W |
| ZIP code | 48009 |
| Official website | bhamgov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2608640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Birmingham
- Beverly Hills2.0 mi SW
- Bloomfield Hills2.9 mi NW
- Clawson3.4 mi E
- Berkley3.6 mi SE
- Bingham Farms3.6 mi SW
- Lathrup Village3.7 mi S
- Royal Oak4.1 mi SE
- Troy4.5 mi NE
- Franklin4.8 mi SW
- Huntington Woods5.0 mi SE
- Southfield5.3 mi SW
- Oak Park5.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham
What county is Birmingham in?
Birmingham is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Birmingham, MI?
21,813 people lived in Birmingham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Birmingham, MI?
The ZIP code of Birmingham is 48009.
What is the elevation of Birmingham?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Birmingham?
Beverly Hills (2.0 mi), Bloomfield Hills (2.9 mi), Clawson (3.4 mi), Berkley (3.6 mi), Bingham Farms (3.6 mi).
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