City

Romulus, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥31,809Population
💰$65,675Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$151,500Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 37.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 7.2%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black37.2%
Asian1.2%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma247 (1.3%)
HS Graduate7,256 (37.3%)
Some College2,781 (14.3%)
Associates3,768 (19.4%)
Bachelors1,806 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,596 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,675 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$151,500 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,053/mo
Total Housing Units13,124
Vacant Units1,029

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Romulus, MI

Romulus is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,809 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Romulus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,675 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Romulus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,053 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Romulus is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Romulus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48174 31,809 $65,675 $151,500 $1,053 8.1% 27.8% 74.8%