ZIP Code 48340: Pontiac, Michigan
ZIP code 48340 covers part or all of Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan. Its reference point is at latitude 42.668 and longitude -83.2893 (42°40'04.8"N 83°17'21.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 48340
Pontiac, MI has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 48340, they include 48341, 48342, 48343.
Across Oakland County there are 87 ZIP codes listed, and Michigan has 1,198 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 48342 in Pontiac, MI, about 1.7 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 48340 |
|---|---|
| City | Pontiac |
| County | Oakland County |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Latitude | 42.668 |
| Longitude | -83.2893 |
| DMS | 42°40'04.8"N 83°17'21.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 48342 (Pontiac, 1.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 48340
Map centered on 42.668, -83.2893. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Pontiac, MI
Video: Pontiac, MI
Michigan's Forgotten Ghetto: Pontiac, Michigan 4K. — by Chris Harden · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 48340
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 48340, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 48340, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Auburn Hills, MI (2.7 mi east), Waterford, MI (3.7 mi southwest) and Drayton Plains, MI (3.8 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Auburn Hills, MI – 2.7 mi east
- Waterford, MI – 3.7 mi southwest
- Drayton Plains, MI – 3.8 mi west
- Lake Orion, MI – 3.9 mi north
- Union Lake, MI – 4.1 mi north
- Troy, MI – 4.3 mi south
- Birmingham, MI – 4.4 mi south
- Keego Harbor, MI – 4.6 mi southwest
- Royal Oak, MI – 5.0 mi west
- Southfield, MI – 5.0 mi west
Schools Near Pontiac, MI
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 48340 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Pontiac and Oakland County.
Searching nearby communities such as Auburn Hills and Waterford can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 48340.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Pontiac, MI are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 48340.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Pontiac, MI can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 48340 may also use facilities in nearby Auburn Hills, Waterford and Drayton Plains.
Shopping and Dining in Pontiac
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 48340 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Pontiac, Michigan can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 48340.
To research local history, try searching for Oakland County records and archives along with the name Pontiac.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 48340, Auburn Hills lies about 2.7 mi to the east, Waterford lies about 3.7 mi to the southwest, Drayton Plains lies about 3.8 mi to the west, Lake Orion lies about 3.9 mi to the north and Union Lake lies about 4.1 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Pontiac show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 48340
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Pontiac, Michigan - Large Letter Postcard (9426048067)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Michigan's Forgotten Ghetto: Pontiac, Michigan 4K.” by Chris Harden, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 48340 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.