Southfield

City in Oakland County, Michigan

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Southfield is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 76,618 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lathrup Village, 2.0 miles NE.

About Southfield

Southfield is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Southfield lies roughly 15 miles (24.1 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. The city had a population of 76,618 at the 2020 census.

Southfield home to multiple business districts, including the Southfield City Centre (an edge city which contains the tallest building in Detroit's suburbs) and the area surrounding the former Northland Center shopping mall. It is also home to Lawrence Technological University. The city was originally part of Southfield Township before incorporating in 1958. The autonomous city of Lathrup Village is an enclave within Southfield.

Southfield is also a historic center of Mid-century modern architecture in Michigan, with many examples being found across the city.

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Living in Southfield

Median household income
$68,166
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,340/mo
Median age
42.3
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Southfield, MI population

Southfield had 76,618 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census76,618
Density2,917 per sq mi (1,126 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Southfield at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyOakland County
TypeCity
Population76,618 (2020)
Land area26.26 sq mi (68.0 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates42.4746° N, 83.2595° W
ZIP codes48075, 48025, 48033, 48034, 48076, 48219
Official websitecityofsouthfield.com
Census code (GEOID)2674900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Southfield

What county is Southfield in?

Southfield is in Oakland County, Michigan.

What is the population of Southfield, MI?

76,618 people lived in Southfield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Southfield, MI?

The main ZIP code is 48075. Other ZIP codes: 48025, 48033, 48034, 48076, 48219.

What is the elevation of Southfield?

682 feet (208 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Southfield?

Lathrup Village (2.0 mi), Bingham Farms (3.1 mi), Beverly Hills (3.4 mi), Franklin (3.8 mi), Oak Park (4.0 mi).

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