Wayne, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48184
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,643
- 969/sq mi High-density area
- $59,171
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wayne pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 969
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48184 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 48184 (Wayne, MI) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 145.9 in 2023 to 151.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48184 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 17,643 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 969 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48184 reports a modest median household income of $59,171 (19% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,682. Unemployment is 10.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,000 (28% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $974; owner occupancy is 60.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, 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 48184 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 48184
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48184.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 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 48184, Wayne, 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
17,643
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
969
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48184?
42.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.8%
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?
$59,171
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,682
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48184 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Wayne, 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)
$59,171 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
7,900housing units
7,900
Total Housing Units
7,212
Occupied Units
688
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$974
Median Rent
1958
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
152
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+52%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48184 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +52% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 107 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 120 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 136 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 146 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 152 |
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 354 business establishments in ZIP 48184, employing approximately 10,907 people with a combined annual payroll of $830,554,000.
354
Businesses
10,907
Employees
$830.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 68 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 34 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 48184 vs 48186 →
ZIP 48184 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48185
Westland (48185)
47,618 residents
- 48188
Canton (48188)
41,025 residents
- 48154
Livonia (48154)
38,642 residents
- 48186
Westland (48186)
36,506 residents
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
31,515 residents
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
27,665 residents
- 48150
Livonia (48150)
27,127 residents
- 48141
Inkster (48141)
25,366 residents
- 48125
Dearborn Heights (48125)
21,273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48184 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48184 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48188
Canton (48188)
$122,781 median income
- 48154
Livonia (48154)
$104,867 median income
- 48150
Livonia (48150)
$97,997 median income
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
$67,294 median income
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
$67,056 median income
- 48186
Westland (48186)
$65,187 median income
- 48185
Westland (48185)
$60,854 median income
- 48125
Dearborn Heights (48125)
$60,195 median income
- 48184
Wayne (48184)
$59,171 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48184 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 36,506 | 1.7 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 4.3 mi |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 25,366 | 4.3 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 4.4 mi |
| 48188 | Canton, MI | 41,025 | 4.8 mi |
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 4.8 mi |
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 31,515 | 5.0 mi |
| 48150 | Livonia, MI | 27,127 | 6.6 mi |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 21,273 | 6.6 mi |
| 48154 | Livonia, MI | 38,642 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48184, 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 (17,643 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 48184 in?
ZIP code 48184 (Wayne) 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 48184?
ZIP code 48184 in Wayne, MI has a population of 17,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48184?
The median household income in ZIP 48184 is $59,171, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48184?
The median home value in ZIP 48184 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48184?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48184 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48184?
ZIP code 48184 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 10,907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48184?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48184 are: Retail trade (68), Health care and social assistance (61), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48184?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48184 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 52%. 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 48184?
In ZIP code 48184, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 48184?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48184 is 27.2 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 48184?
In ZIP code 48184, 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 48184?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48184 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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