Pontiac, MI GIS Map
Pontiac is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with a population of about 62,177. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Oakland County
- Population
- 62,177
- Elevation
- 926 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.6389, -83.2910
- ZIP codes (4)
- 48340, 48341, 48342, 48343
- Land area
- 19.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
About Pontiac, MI
Pontiac 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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Pontiac
- Rochester Hills, MI7 mi
- Troy, MI8 mi
- Farmington Hills, MI11 mi
- Southfield, MI12 mi
- Royal Oak, MI13 mi
- Shelby Township, MI13 mi
- Sterling Heights, MI14 mi
- Novi, MI14 mi
Other Cities in Oakland County
GIS Data for Pontiac, MI
The Pontiac map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Pontiac without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Pontiac Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
62,104
Households
25,617
Median household income
$44,329
Median age
36.5 years
Median home value
$121,700
Median gross rent
$1,063/mo
Owner-occupied homes
46.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
Below poverty level
24.4%
Land area
19.9 sq mi
Population density
3,123 / sq mi
County
Pontiac Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
59,515
April 2020 (estimates base)
61,602
July 2024 estimate
62,528
Change 2010-2020
+3.5%
Change 2020-2024
+1.5%
Photos of Pontiac
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Pontiac
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Pontiac.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1270 Pontiac Rd. | 1270 Pontiac Rd, 48340 | Leased | 21,704 | Dec 2029 |
| Galloway East Office Complex | 1280 Pontiac Rd, 48340 | Leased | 15,305 | Jul 2034 |
| Pentastar Aviation, LLC | 7310 Highland Rd, 48327 | Leased | 1,950 | Sep 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Pontiac
General soil map unit at the city center: Urbanland-Marlette
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Excessively drained
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urbanland60%
- Marlette15%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Glossudalfs
- Owosso5%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Spinks5%
Alfisols · Lamellic Hapludalfs
- Capac5%
Alfisols · Aquic Glossudalfs
- Marlette5%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Glossudalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Pontiac
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Pontiac Wwtp, Mi weather station, elevation 890 ft, 1.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 17°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in
Annual snowfall
36.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 31 | 34 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Avg low °F | 17 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 49 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 24 |
| Precip. in | 2.18 | 1.87 | 2.19 | 2.94 | 3.81 | 3.29 | 3.14 | 3.24 | 2.92 | 2.90 | 3.15 | 2.25 |
| Snow in | 12.1 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.1 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Pontiac
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Oakland County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 97.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoVery High
- Ice StormVery High
- Cold WaveVery High
- Strong WindVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Pontiac FAQ
What county is Pontiac in?
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Pontiac, Michigan is located in Oakland County.
What is the population of Pontiac?
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Pontiac has a population of about 62,177, making it the number 21 of the 51 Michigan cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Pontiac?
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The elevation of Pontiac is approximately 926 feet (282 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Pontiac?
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ZIP codes for Pontiac include 48340, 48341, 48342, 48343.
What time zone is Pontiac in?
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Pontiac is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
How far is Pontiac from Lansing?
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Pontiac is about 65 miles from Lansing, the capital of Michigan, in a straight line.
How far is Pontiac from Detroit?
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Pontiac is about 25 miles from Detroit, the largest city in Michigan listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Pontiac?
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Cities near Pontiac include Rochester Hills, MI (7 miles); Troy, MI (8 miles); Farmington Hills, MI (11 miles); Southfield, MI (12 miles); Royal Oak, MI (13 miles).
Local notes for Pontiac, MI
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.