City

Westland, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥84,155Population
💰$62,538Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$176,738Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.1%Hispanic: 5%Black: 22.4%Asian: 3.8%Other: 6.2%Race
White62.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Black22.4%
Asian3.8%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma960 (1.7%)
HS Graduate17,988 (32.1%)
Some College8,466 (15.1%)
Associates9,956 (17.7%)
Bachelors5,897 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree12,845 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College15.1%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,538 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$176,737 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,106/mo
Total Housing Units38,097
Vacant Units2,454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
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
41%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Westland, MI

Westland is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 84,155 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Westland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,537 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Westland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,737, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,105 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westland is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.05%).

Westland, 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 Westland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48185 48,364 $59,085 $183,500 $1,123 5.8% 35.5% 56.3%
48186 35,791 $67,203 $167,600 $1,083 4.5% 30.2% 68.9%