ZIP Code 48184

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Wayne · Wayne County · Michigan

Population
17,643

969/sq mi

Median income
$59,171

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,000

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.6%

Median age 42.6

Land area
18.2 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48184 in Wayne, Michigan has a population of 17,643. The median household income is $59,171, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $158,000, 43% below the US average. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48184 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 17,643 residents, producing a population density of 969 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 48184 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48184 sits at $59,171 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,682. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $974 per month, and 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48184 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48184 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 48184

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48184.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 48184, Wayne, 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

17,643

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

969

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48184?

42.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 25.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$30,682

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,900

Total Housing Units

7,212

Occupied Units

688

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$974

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Wayne, 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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