City

Redford, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥54,136Population
💰$65,772Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$137,941Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.7%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 51.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White37.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Black51.9%
Asian0.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma340 (1%)
HS Graduate11,032 (31.2%)
Some College5,037 (14.2%)
Associates5,926 (16.8%)
Bachelors4,724 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree8,303 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College14.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,772 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$137,941 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units22,197
Vacant Units1,160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
36%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Redford, MI

Redford is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,136 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.84 years.

Economically, Redford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,771 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Redford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,941, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,345 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Redford is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (51.91%).

Redford, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Redford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48239 37,039 $69,373 $145,900 $1,355 6.0% 37.7% 78.3%
48240 17,097 $57,970 $120,700 $1,326 8.7% 34.9% 74.2%