Melvindale, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48122
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,727
- 1,520/sq mi High-density area
- $42,185
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melvindale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,520
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48122 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48122 (Melvindale, MI) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.1 in 2023 to 157.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48122 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melvindale, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 10,727 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 1,520 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48122 reports a modest median household income of $42,185 (42% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,408. The poverty rate is 39.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,800 (43% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,110; owner occupancy is 60.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48122 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melvindale, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48122.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48122, Melvindale, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,727
Population
7.1
Area (sq mi)
1,520
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48122?
31.3
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
22.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$42,185
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$20,408
Per Capita Income
39.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48122 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Melvindale, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,185 5th percentile higher than 5% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,582housing units
4,582
Total Housing Units
4,250
Occupied Units
332
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,110
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
158
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+58%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48122 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 106 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 117 |
| 2022 | +19.5% | 139 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 151 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 158 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 230 business establishments in ZIP 48122, employing approximately 2,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,641,000.
230
Businesses
2,535
Employees
$166.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 79 | 34.4% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48122 vs 48217 →
ZIP 48122 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
47,465 residents
- 48146
Lincoln Park (48146)
38,098 residents
- 48209
Detroit (48209)
32,262 residents
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
31,732 residents
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
28,200 residents
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
25,883 residents
- 48122 10,727
Melvindale (48122)
10,727 residents
- 48229 9,556
Ecorse (48229)
9,556 residents
- 48120 8,274
Dearborn (48120)
8,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48122 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48122 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
$81,796 median income
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
$81,655 median income
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
$71,987 median income
- 48120
Dearborn (48120)
$66,006 median income
- 48146
Lincoln Park (48146)
$58,616 median income
- 48217
Detroit (48217)
$44,447 median income
- 48209
Detroit (48209)
$43,161 median income
- 48122
Melvindale (48122)
$42,185 median income
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
$42,140 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48122 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48217 | Detroit, MI | 8,210 | 1.2 mi |
| 48120 | Dearborn, MI | 8,274 | 1.9 mi |
| 48146 | Lincoln Park, MI | 38,098 | 2.6 mi |
| 48126 | Dearborn, MI | 47,465 | 3.1 mi |
| 48101 | Allen Park, MI | 28,200 | 2.2 mi |
| 48218 | River Rouge, MI | 7,903 | 2.6 mi |
| 48229 | Ecorse, MI | 9,556 | 2.7 mi |
| 48209 | Detroit, MI | 32,262 | 3.6 mi |
| 48124 | Dearborn, MI | 31,732 | 3.8 mi |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 25,883 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48122, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,727 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48122 in?
ZIP code 48122 (Melvindale) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48122?
ZIP code 48122 in Melvindale, MI has a population of 10,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48122?
The median household income in ZIP 48122 is $42,185, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48122?
The median home value in ZIP 48122 is $125,800, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48122 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48122?
ZIP code 48122 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 2,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48122 are: Transportation and warehousing (79), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48122?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48122 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48122?
In ZIP code 48122, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48122 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48122?
In ZIP code 48122, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48122 is 39.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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