48185 ZIP Code
Westland, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48185 |
| City/Town: | Westland |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,622 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,353 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,684 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,411 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,100 |
| Land Area: | 12.2 sq miles
31.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3339, -83.3842 |
Population Information (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,622 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,421 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,201 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,134 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,685 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,432 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,552 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,750 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,180 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,358 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,786 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,355 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,302 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,405 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,451 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,232 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,072 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,411 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,850 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,561 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,263 | 56.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,587 | 43.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,069 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 708 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,551 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,651 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,168 | 26.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,634 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,406 | 15.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,951 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48185 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,353 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,147 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,947 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,684 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,079 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,611 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,468 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,714 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,858 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,779 | 7.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 896 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 78 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,982 | 65.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,746 | 22.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 219 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,341 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 538 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,796 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,283 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,005 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,217 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 287 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 485 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48185 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,191 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 891 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,790 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,162 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,605 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,398 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,717 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,110 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,331 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 655 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48185 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,363 | 77.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,883 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 109 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 262 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 480 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,825 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48185 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 860 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,784 | 20.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 637 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,584 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,784 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 201 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,344 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,584 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,627 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,232 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,196 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 693 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 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 (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,726 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,105 | 66.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,808 | 42.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,320 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48185 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,901 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,386 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,590 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,066 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 480 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,996 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48185 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,531 | 45.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,814 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 332 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,378 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,464 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,482 | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,984 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 426 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48185 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 326 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,124 | 4.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,902 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,406 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,882 | 20.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,257 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,065 | 21.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 954 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 481 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48185 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 343 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,996 | 17.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,971 | 38.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,205 | 35.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,553 | 6.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 343 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48185 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 18,016 | 82.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 311 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,191 | 14.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.0% | 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: | 183 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 129 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48185 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,900 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,116 | 46.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,102 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,732 | 12.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48185 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 563 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,782 | 14.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,859 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 4,753 | 38.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,031 | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,105 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 148 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48185 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,279 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $546 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,072 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,850 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,135 | 32.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,513 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,943 | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,338 | 38.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,901 | 22.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,937 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48185 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,462 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,100 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,671 | 41.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 479 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,900 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,709 | 41.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48185 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,250 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 742 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 525 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,519 | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,848 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,616 | 28.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,990 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,131 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,046 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,620 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 314 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,126 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,180 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48185 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,734 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,388 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,533 | 65.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,689 | 31.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 376 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,152 | 88.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 371 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,470 | 1474.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,470 | 1474.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,470 | 1474.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 965 | 260.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,117 | 301.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 541 | 145.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 144 | 38.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48185 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,488 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,182 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,306 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,264 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,959 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,312 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,771 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48185 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,850 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,299 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Westland, MI48185