48141 ZIP Code
Inkster, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48141 |
| City/Town: | Inkster |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,839 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,381 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,353 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,081 |
| Median Home Value: | $69,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2939, -83.3203 |
Population Information (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,839 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,583 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,256 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,280 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,400 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,086 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,254 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,296 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,408 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,262 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,277 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,454 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,373 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,646 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 895 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 208 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $69,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,097 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,081 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,222 | 83.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,859 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,101 | 44.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,121 | 55.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,523 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 496 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,195 | 13.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,043 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,583 | 27.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,210 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,427 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 569 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48141 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,381 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,860 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,581 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,353 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,989 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,676 | 88.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,282 | 11.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,819 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,132 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,102 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 413 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,183 | 16.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,304 | 74.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 313 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 385 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,632 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 557 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 509 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 280 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 166 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48141 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,051 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,194 | 12.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 880 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,317 | 14.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 962 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,583 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,236 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 498 | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 266 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 235 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48141 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,210 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 720 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 420 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 96 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 348 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 660 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48141 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 441 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,959 | 20.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 635 | 6.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 788 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 416 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 931 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,259 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 991 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 345 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 577 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,181 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,116 | 43.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,499 | 60.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,563 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48141 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,656 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,909 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,984 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,133 | 12.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 513 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,197 | 34.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48141 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,229 | 74.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 168 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 281 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 311 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 578 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 628 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 765 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 121 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48141 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 29 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 486 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 469 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 263 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,431 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,308 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,835 | 43.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,508 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 752 | 6.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48141 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 282 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 963 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,085 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,501 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,144 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 106 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48141 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,498 | 81.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 65 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,503 | 16.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 109 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48141 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,700 | 18.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,902 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,461 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,159 | 12.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48141 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,208 | 29.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,848 | 45.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 447 | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 262 | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 93 | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 161 | 3.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 74 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48141 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,139 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $493 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,097 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,222 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,001 | 21.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 769 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,111 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,189 | 45.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,151 | 34.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,065 | 22.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48141 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,721 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,813 | 55.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,404 | 27.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 294 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 940 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,202 | 59.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48141 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,780 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 426 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,698 | 54.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,147 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,169 | 17.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,196 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 774 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,744 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,795 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 422 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,120 | 65.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,253 | 26.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48141 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,081 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,459 | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,252 | 72.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,089 | 24.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 239 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 118 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48141 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,716 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 147 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,123 | 763.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,123 | 763.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,123 | 763.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 147 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 138 | 93.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 140 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 7.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48141 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,559 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,818 | 92.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,741 | 7.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 212 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 267 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 421 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 841 | 3.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48141 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,222 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,389 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Inkster, MI48141