PlainZIP

Westland, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48185

Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

47,618
1,511/sq mi
$60,854
Median income
$194,000
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,511
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48185 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48185 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, with 47,618 residents across 31.5 square miles, a density of 1,511 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48185 reports a modest median household income of $60,854 (17% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,334. Local economic indicators show a 12.8% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $194,000 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,166 a month; 56.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48185 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 48185

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westland, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48185.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48185, Westland, 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

47,618

Population

31.5

Area (sq mi)

1,511

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48185?

38.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 23.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$60,854

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$36,334

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48185 ranks nationally

Westland, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,854 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

23,737

Total Housing Units

22,448

Occupied Units

1,289

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$194,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,166

Median Rent

1972

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

167

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+67%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48185 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 115
2021 +12.9% 129
2022 +11.1% 144
2023 +7.8% 155
2024 +7.6% 167

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 912 business establishments in ZIP 48185, employing approximately 12,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,623,000.

912

Businesses

12,200

Employees

$496.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 184 20.2%
Accommodation and food services 122 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 116 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.9%
Construction 51 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 47 5.2%
Manufacturing 46 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.7%
Wholesale trade 40 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 4.1%
Finance and insurance 33 3.6%
Information 17 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.7%

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 48185 vs 48150 →

ZIP 48185 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48185 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48185 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48185 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48150 Livonia, MI 27,127 2.3 mi
48186 Westland, MI 36,506 2.9 mi
48135 Garden City, MI 27,665 2.4 mi
48184 Wayne, MI 17,643 4.3 mi
48154 Livonia, MI 38,642 4.3 mi
48152 Livonia, MI 31,173 6.2 mi
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI 36,501 5.2 mi
48187 Canton, MI 49,148 5.3 mi
48141 Inkster, MI 25,366 4.6 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

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Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
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Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931
48227 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 45,380

Related Areas

Wayne County Westland, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48185 in? ▼
ZIP code 48185 (Westland) 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 48185? ▼
ZIP code 48185 in Westland, MI has a population of 47,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48185? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48185 is $60,854, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48185? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48185 is $194,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48185? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48185 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48185? ▼
ZIP code 48185 has 912 business establishments employing approximately 12,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48185? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48185 are: Retail trade (184), Accommodation and food services (122), Health care and social assistance (116). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48185? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48185 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 48185? ▼
In ZIP code 48185, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 48185? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48185 is 24.8 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 48185? ▼
In ZIP code 48185, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48185? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48185 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.