Inkster, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48141
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,366
- 1,566/sq mi High-density area
- $39,252
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Inkster pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,566
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48141 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 48141 (Inkster, MI) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 140.7 in 2023 to 154.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48141 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, with 25,366 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 1,566 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48141 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,252 (46% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,587. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,400 (63% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,170; owner occupancy is 46.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48141 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 48141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Inkster, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48141.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction 13
Construction
13 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 48141, Inkster, 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
25,366
Population
16.2
Area (sq mi)
1,566
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48141?
35.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.2%
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?
$39,252
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$25,587
Per Capita Income
35.2%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48141 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Inkster, 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)
$39,252 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
11,517housing units
11,517
Total Housing Units
9,750
Occupied Units
1,767
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,400
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,170
Median Rent
1957
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48141 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.2% | 92 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 105 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 120 |
| 2023 | +17.0% | 141 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 155 |
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 212 business establishments in ZIP 48141, employing approximately 1,740 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,120,000.
212
Businesses
1,740
Employees
$81.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 48141 vs 48135 →
ZIP 48141 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48180
Taylor (48180)
63,131 residents
- 48185
Westland (48185)
47,618 residents
- 48186
Westland (48186)
36,506 residents
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
36,501 residents
- 48239
Redford (48239)
35,524 residents
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
31,732 residents
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
27,665 residents
- 48141
Inkster (48141)
25,366 residents
- 48125 21,273
Dearborn Heights (48125)
21,273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48141 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48128
Dearborn (48128)
$101,037 median income
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
$81,796 median income
- 48239
Redford (48239)
$71,151 median income
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
$67,294 median income
- 48186
Westland (48186)
$65,187 median income
- 48180
Taylor (48180)
$61,081 median income
- 48185
Westland (48185)
$60,854 median income
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
$60,742 median income
- 48125
Dearborn Heights (48125)
$60,195 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48141 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 2.5 mi |
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 36,506 | 3.1 mi |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 21,273 | 2.7 mi |
| 48124 | Dearborn, MI | 31,732 | 3.5 mi |
| 48127 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 36,501 | 3.4 mi |
| 48128 | Dearborn, MI | 10,682 | 3.4 mi |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 17,643 | 4.3 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 4.6 mi |
| 48239 | Redford, MI | 35,524 | 5.9 mi |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 63,131 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48141, 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 (25,366 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 48141 in?
ZIP code 48141 (Inkster) 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 48141?
ZIP code 48141 in Inkster, MI has a population of 25,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48141?
The median household income in ZIP 48141 is $39,252, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48141?
The median home value in ZIP 48141 is $80,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48141 is African American at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48141?
ZIP code 48141 has 212 business establishments employing approximately 1,740 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48141?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48141 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48141?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48141 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 48141?
In ZIP code 48141, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 48141?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48141 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48141?
In ZIP code 48141, approximately 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48141 is 35.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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