48174 ZIP Code
Romulus, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48174 |
| City/Town: | Romulus |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,155 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,119 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,429 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,770 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,700 |
| Land Area: | 40.8 sq miles
105.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2367, -83.3917 |
Population Information (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,155 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,797 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,358 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,327 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,321 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,409 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,474 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,777 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,309 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,525 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,117 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,231 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,152 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,929 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,130 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 454 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,000 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,770 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,816 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 954 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,446 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,370 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,847 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 727 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,921 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,752 | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,355 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,698 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,321 | 11.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,073 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48174 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,119 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,363 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,612 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,429 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,433 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,019 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,408 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,964 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,046 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,633 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 314 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,164 | 53.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,253 | 38.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 518 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 432 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,755 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 680 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,035 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 843 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 85 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48174 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 757 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 527 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,038 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 886 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,520 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,244 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,758 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,039 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 809 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 238 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48174 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,327 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 933 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 166 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 860 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48174 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 767 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,025 | 21.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 446 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,304 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,462 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 627 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 997 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,605 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,115 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 776 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 729 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,540 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,504 | 70.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,392 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,577 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48174 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,626 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,027 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,884 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 817 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 172 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,922 | 16.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48174 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,233 | 64.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 671 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 47 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 103 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 737 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 366 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 379 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,234 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48174 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 834 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,655 | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,551 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 669 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,730 | 21.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,232 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,583 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,068 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 392 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48174 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 112 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 739 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,644 | 20.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,798 | 53.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,259 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 218 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48174 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,409 | 88.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 144 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,123 | 9.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48174 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 875 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,497 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,147 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,297 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48174 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,905 | 22.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 957 | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,826 | 21.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,098 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,802 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 648 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 210 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48174 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,365 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $560 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,000 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.38 |
Households (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,816 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,892 | 41.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,778 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,470 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,860 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,168 | 35.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,590 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48174 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,356 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,218 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,388 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 417 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,081 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,218 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48174 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,261 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 341 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 480 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,857 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,156 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,427 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,561 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,240 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,117 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,109 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 314 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,172 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,623 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48174 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,981 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,594 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,987 | 76.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 581 | 22.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 235 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,786 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 182 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,369 | 752.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,369 | 752.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,369 | 752.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 266 | 146.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 151 | 83.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 347 | 190.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 11.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48174 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,828 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,960 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,868 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 596 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 537 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 508 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 227 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48174 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,816 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,994 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Romulus, MI48174