Wixom Michigan Map

About Wixom, Michigan

Wixom is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 17,295. The population density is 723.6 people per km². Wixom is located at 42.5248°N, 83.5363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48393.

Wixom lies along the gentle slopes of Oakland County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate roll toward the Great Lakes Basin. It lies 4.2 miles south-west of Commerce Township, MI (from Commerce Township, MI: bearing 223°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-east of South Lyon. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun dips low, casting long shadows across fields that whisper of cultivation. Roads, like veins, trace the contours of the terrain, connecting neighborhoods where the manicured lawns give way to the wilder edges of woodlands. It’s a place where the sky feels vast, even when framed by the mature oaks and maples that line residential streets, their leaves a rustling chorus on a summer breeze. The story of Wixom is one of industry and quiet perseverance, a legacy etched into the very ground where early settlers found fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning. For decades, the hum of manufacturing was a constant, a steady pulse in the local economy, shaping the character of the community. Though the nature of work has shifted, that spirit of building and doing remains. The Huron River, a quiet, persistent presence, flows nearby, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring rhythm of life in Wixom. The town’s history is not shouted from rooftops, but rather felt in the sturdy architecture and the welcoming, unhurried pace of everyday encounters.

About This Wixom Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wixom, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.524756, -83.536327. 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 Wixom and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Wixom includes the ZIP code (48393), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Walled Lake Consolidated 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 Wixom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.