| ZIP Code | 48185 |
|---|---|
| City | Westland |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 248/313/734 |
| Elevation | 644 ft |
| Latitude | 42.333901 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.384209 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 368 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,680 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 4,872 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 5,705 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 3,651 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,268 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,085 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,500 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,123/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,554 |
| Vacant Units | 1,354 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,554 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,354 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 48185 is located in Westland, Michigan, within Wayne County. With a population of 48,364, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 48185 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,085 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48185 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,123 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.3%) and renters (43.7%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 48185 is majority White (62.58%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48185 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 48185 in Westland, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 48,364 residents, a median household income of $59,085, and a median home value of $183,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.