City

Wayne, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥17,436Population
💰$54,572Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$142,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 97% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.8%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 25.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6.3%Race
White60.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black25.3%
Asian1.5%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 97% above avg
No HS Diploma150 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,898 (35.3%)
Some College2,204 (19.9%)
Associates1,786 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,168 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,848 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College19.9%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,572 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$142,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$924/mo
Total Housing Units7,739
Vacant Units662

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Wayne, MI

Wayne is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,436 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Wayne is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,572 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wayne is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $924 per month.

The population of Wayne is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48184 17,436 $54,572 $142,400 $924 9.6% 27.3% 57.9%