Southfield, MI GIS Map
Southfield is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with a population of about 72,507. 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
- 72,507
- Elevation
- 684 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4734, -83.2219
- ZIP codes (6)
- 48033, 48034, 48037, 48075, 48076, 48086
- Land area
- 26.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
About Southfield, MI
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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Southfield
- Royal Oak, MI4 mi
- Farmington Hills, MI8 mi
- Dearborn Heights, MI10 mi
- Livonia, MI10 mi
- Troy, MI10 mi
- Dearborn, MI11 mi
- Warren, MI11 mi
- Pontiac, MI12 mi
Other Cities in Oakland County
GIS Data for Southfield, MI
The Southfield 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 Southfield 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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Southfield Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
76,236
Households
34,860
Median household income
$68,166
Median age
42.3 years
Median home value
$236,200
Median gross rent
$1,340/mo
Owner-occupied homes
53.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
Below poverty level
10.3%
Land area
26.3 sq mi
Population density
2,903 / sq mi
County
Southfield 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
71,739
April 2020 (estimates base)
76,608
July 2024 estimate
76,874
Change 2010-2020
+6.8%
Change 2020-2024
+0.3%
Photos of Southfield
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Southfield
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Southfield.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Crown Point Office Bldg. | 25900 Greenfield Rd, 48237 | Leased | 25,341 | Feb 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Southfield
General soil map unit at the city center: Urbanland-Lenawee-Blount
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 21.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Blount25%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Urbanland25%
- Lenawee24%
Inceptisols · Mollic Epiaquepts
- Morley7%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Brems6%
Entisols · Aquic Udipsamments
- Selfridge5%
Alfisols · Aquic Arenic Hapludalfs
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 Southfield
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Farmington, Mi weather station, elevation 720 ft, 7.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
33.0 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 | 30 | 34 | 44 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 60 | 47 | 35 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 16 | 24 | 34 | 46 | 56 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip. in | 2.34 | 1.75 | 2.07 | 3.05 | 3.61 | 3.31 | 3.21 | 3.17 | 3.35 | 2.65 | 2.48 | 2.03 |
| Snow in | 9.8 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 7.1 |
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 Southfield
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.
Southfield FAQ
What county is Southfield in?
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Southfield, Michigan is located in Oakland County.
What is the population of Southfield?
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Southfield has a population of about 72,507, making it the number 19 of the 51 Michigan cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Southfield?
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The elevation of Southfield is approximately 684 feet (208 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Southfield?
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ZIP codes for Southfield include 48033, 48034, 48037, 48075, 48076, 48086.
What time zone is Southfield in?
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Southfield is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
How far is Southfield from Lansing?
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Southfield is about 70 miles from Lansing, the capital of Michigan, in a straight line.
How far is Southfield from Detroit?
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Southfield is about 13 miles from Detroit, the largest city in Michigan listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Southfield?
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Cities near Southfield include Royal Oak, MI (4 miles); Farmington Hills, MI (8 miles); Dearborn Heights, MI (10 miles); Livonia, MI (10 miles); Troy, MI (10 miles).
Local notes for Southfield, MI
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