Pontiac
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Pontiac is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 61,606 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn Hills, 2.8 miles NE.
- 61,606residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 19.9 sq miland area · 51.5 km²
- 3,098 / sq mipopulation density
- 48342main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Pontiac
Pontiac ( PON-(t)ee-ak) is a city in and the county seat of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located roughly 26 miles (41.8 km) northwest of downtown Detroit, Pontiac is part of the Detroit metropolitan area, and is variously described as a satellite city or suburb of Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 61,606.
Founded in 1818, Pontiac was the second European-American organized settlement in what is now Metro Detroit, after Dearborn. It was named after Obwaandi'eyaag (Pontiac), a war chief of the Odawa, who occupied the area before the European settlers. The city was known for its multiple General Motors automobile manufacturing facilities in the 20th century, which were the basis of its economy and contributed to the wealth of the region. GM's operations in Pontiac included Fisher Body, Pontiac East Assembly (a.k.a. Truck & Coach/Bus), which manufactured GMC products, the Oakland Motor Car Company, and the Pontiac Motor Division, which produced cars under the namesake Pontiac brand.
Pontiac was also home to the Pontiac Silverdome, a stadium which was home to the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1975 until 2001.
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Living in Pontiac
- Median household income
- $44,329
- Median home value
- $121,700
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Pontiac had 61,606 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,606 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,098 per sq mi (1,196 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pontiac at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 61,606 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.89 sq mi (51.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6492° N, 83.2874° W |
| ZIP codes | 48342, 48340, 48341 |
| Official website | pontiac.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2665440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pontiac
- Auburn Hills2.8 mi NE
- Sylvan Lake3.2 mi SW
- Lake Angelus3.5 mi NW
- Keego Harbor4.1 mi SW
- Bloomfield Hills5.1 mi SE
- Orchard Lake Village5.9 mi SW
- Rochester Hills6.6 mi E
- Birmingham8.1 mi SE
- Troy8.5 mi SE
- Rochester8.9 mi E
- Village of Clarkston8.9 mi NW
- Franklin9.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Pontiac
What county is Pontiac in?
Pontiac is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Pontiac, MI?
61,606 people lived in Pontiac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pontiac, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48342. Other ZIP codes: 48340, 48341.
What is the elevation of Pontiac?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pontiac?
Auburn Hills (2.8 mi), Sylvan Lake (3.2 mi), Lake Angelus (3.5 mi), Keego Harbor (4.1 mi), Bloomfield Hills (5.1 mi).
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