Madison Heights Michigan Map

About Madison Heights, Michigan

Madison Heights is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 28,419. The population density is 1548.0 people per km². Madison Heights is located at 42.4859°N, 83.1052°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48071.

Madison Heights unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, often tree-lined avenues, where the urban hum of southeastern Michigan finds a steady, domestic cadence. It lies 2.0 miles east of Royal Oak, MI (from Royal Oak, MI: bearing 97°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west of Warren. The terrain, a mosaic of residential neighborhoods, commercial strips, and pockets of green space, speaks of a place shaped by steady growth and a desire for connection. In the late afternoon, the sun, low and golden, often catches the broad leaves of maple and oak, casting a warm, dappled light on sidewalks and driveways, imbuing the everyday with a quiet grace. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile ground that underlies the pavement and structures. The story of Madison Heights is one of post-war expansion and a thriving industrial heritage, particularly its significant role in the automotive sector that has long defined the region. While manufacturing remains a vital thread in its economic fabric, the community has evolved, embracing a diverse range of businesses and services that cater to its residents. Long-standing institutions and newer ventures coexist, creating a dynamic local economy. Madison Heights itself is a testament to this ongoing evolution, a place where the echoes of its past industrial strength harmonize with the aspirations of its present-day populace, fostering a distinct character that is both hardworking and welcoming.

About This Madison Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Madison Heights, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.485869, -83.105203. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Madison Heights and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Madison Heights includes the ZIP code (48071), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Lamphere Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Madison Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.