Pontiac Michigan Map

About Pontiac, Michigan

Pontiac is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 62,104. The population density is 1202.1 people per km². Pontiac is located at 42.6389°N, 83.2910°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48342.

Pontiac sprawls across a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the land, a terrain that hints at the ancient glacial forces that sculpted Michigan. It lies 4.0 miles north of Bloomfield Township, MI (from Bloomfield Township, MI: bearing 353°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-north-west of Troy. The Oakwood River, a slender ribbon of water, meanders through its heart, its banks often fringed with the resilient green of native trees, their leaves catching the diffuse light of the northern sky. Beyond the immediate urban sprawl, the land opens into a patchwork of fields and woodlands, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in. Even within the built-up areas, pockets of green persist, small parks and tree-lined streets offering moments of quietude, a subtle counterpoint to the hum of daily life. This is a place with deep roots, a history woven into the very fabric of its development, stretching back to its founding as a county seat. For generations, Pontiac has been a hub of industry, its fortunes once tied to the booming automotive sector, the echoes of which can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the ingrained work ethic of its people. While that era has seen its transformations, a spirit of innovation and resilience endures, evident in the diverse businesses and the ongoing revitalization efforts that breathe new life into its historic downtown. The spirit of Pontiac is a blend of its industrial past and its forward-looking aspirations, a community that carries its heritage with a quiet pride, always looking to the horizon.

About This Pontiac Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pontiac, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Pontiac and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Pontiac includes the ZIP code (48342), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Pontiac City School District). 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 Pontiac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.