48186 ZIP Code
Westland, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48186 |
| City/Town: | Westland |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,184 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,772 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,935 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,451 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,400 |
| Land Area: | 8.3 sq miles
21.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2938, -83.3707 |
Population Information (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,184 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,610 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,574 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,362 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,402 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,392 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,956 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,604 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,355 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,982 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,574 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,435 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,213 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,186 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,302 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 421 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,052 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,451 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,436 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,015 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,998 | 67.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,438 | 33.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,468 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 749 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,848 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,458 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,541 | 26.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,033 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,286 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,553 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48186 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,772 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,481 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,066 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,935 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,988 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,203 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 763 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,671 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,238 | 88.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,357 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 591 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,440 | 64.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,141 | 22.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 315 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 748 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 559 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,981 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,435 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,252 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,656 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 320 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48186 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 703 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,178 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 935 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,187 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,702 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,889 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,440 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 573 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 567 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48186 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,634 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,225 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 100 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 252 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 256 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,115 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48186 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 968 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,067 | 17.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 339 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,526 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,409 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 993 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,495 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,485 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,621 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 724 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 375 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,091 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,056 | 66.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,318 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,994 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48186 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,294 | 76.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,413 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,161 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,076 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 482 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,619 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48186 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,953 | 75.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 864 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 608 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 168 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 353 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 513 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 593 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 399 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48186 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 90 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 737 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,105 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 670 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,414 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,358 | 23.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,648 | 25.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,886 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 543 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48186 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 181 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 897 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,110 | 21.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,401 | 58.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,559 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 303 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48186 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,950 | 88.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 140 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,196 | 8.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48186 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,236 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,137 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,680 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,383 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48186 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 641 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,028 | 11.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,357 | 26.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,181 | 35.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,540 | 17.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 175 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48186 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,313 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $540 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,052 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,436 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,422 | 40.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,069 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,647 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,435 | 33.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,108 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,729 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48186 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,136 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,171 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,675 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,713 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,256 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48186 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,556 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 573 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 486 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,881 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,603 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,013 | 23.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,742 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,861 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,085 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,583 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 593 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,996 | 60.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,994 | 30.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48186 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,012 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,633 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,599 | 71.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 971 | 26.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 282 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 63 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,774 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 453 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,410 | 532.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,410 | 532.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,410 | 532.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 488 | 107.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 424 | 93.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 418 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 4.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48186 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,822 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,805 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,017 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,216 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,281 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 355 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,165 | 3.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48186 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,436 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,842 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Westland, MI48186