ZIP Code 48174
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Romulus · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 31,515
- Median income
- $67,056
- Median home value
- $162,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.7%
- Land area
- 106.2 sq mi
297/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48174 in Romulus, Michigan has a population of 31,515. The median household income is $67,056, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $162,100, 42% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48174 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.2 square miles in Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 31,515 residents, producing a population density of 297 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48174 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48174 sits at $67,056 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,379. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $162,100 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48174 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48174 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48174
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48174.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
198 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Construction 74
Construction
74 establishments
- Manufacturing 74
Manufacturing
74 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48174, Romulus, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,515
Population
106.2
Area (sq mi)
297
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48174?
37.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.2%
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?
$67,056
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$31,379
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,403
Total Housing Units
12,362
Occupied Units
1,041
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,100
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$1,058
Median Rent
1975
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48174 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 116 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 128 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 158 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 159 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 174 |
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 849 business establishments in ZIP 48174, employing approximately 27,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,540,098,000.
849
Businesses
27,008
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 198 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 74 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 74 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
| Information | 4 | 0.5% |
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 48174 vs 48242 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 63,131 | 4.5 mi |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 17,643 | 5.0 mi |
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 36,506 | 6.0 mi |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 9,175 | 5.9 mi |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 25,366 | 6.2 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 8.0 mi |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 30,047 | 7.6 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 8.9 mi |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 21,273 | 6.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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