City

Inkster, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥25,602Population
💰$39,632Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$75,700Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 161% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 72.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 6.7%Race
White16.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black72.3%
Asian1.1%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty36.2% ▲ 262% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 161% above avg
No HS Diploma559 (3.7%)
HS Graduate5,940 (39.4%)
Some College2,594 (17.2%)
Associates2,909 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,121 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree1,955 (13%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.8%Renter: 54.2%Tenure
Owner45.8%
Renter54.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,632 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$75,700 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,127/mo
Total Housing Units11,497
Vacant Units1,928

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Inkster, MI

Inkster is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,602 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Inkster is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,632 is below the national average. Approximately 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Inkster is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,127 per month.

The population of Inkster is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (72.3%).

Inkster, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Inkster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48141 25,602 $39,632 $75,700 $1,127 12.8% 20.4% 45.8%