Southfield Michigan Map

About Southfield, Michigan

Southfield is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 76,236. The population density is 1117.6 people per km². Southfield is located at 42.4734°N, 83.2219°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48033.

Southfield unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and broad, open skies, a place where the horizon feels both present and expansive. It lies 2.2 miles west-north-west of Oak Park, MI (from Oak Park, MI: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Livonia. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of rolling topography, a soft undulation that guides the eye across fields that once knew the plow and now yield to the steady advance of suburban development. Even in the heart of its bustling commercial districts, a sense of groundedness persists, a feeling of earth beneath the concrete, a reminder of the land’s enduring presence. The air, particularly in the liminal hours of late afternoon, can carry a peculiar stillness, a hushed anticipation before the evening’s descent, and sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, possesses a diffused quality, softening the sharp edges of the modern world. This corner of Oakland County, Southfield, carries echoes of a past deeply rooted in agriculture, its fertile soil once yielding abundant harvests. The transformation to its current character, a vibrant hub of commerce and residential living, is a testament to a more recent era of growth, marked by the rise of businesses and the establishment of institutions that define its present-day economy. The presence of the esteemed Lawrence Technological University contributes a distinct intellectual current, a hum of innovation that overlays the more established rhythms of life. Southfield’s connectivity, its position as a nexus of major roadways, has undeniably shaped its trajectory, making it a crossroads where diverse streams of people and enterprise converge, creating a unique and dynamic mosaic.

About This Southfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Southfield, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.473369, -83.221873. 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 Southfield and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Southfield includes the ZIP code (48075), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Southfield Public 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 Southfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.