ZIP Code 48185
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Westland · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 47,618
- Median income
- $60,854
- Median home value
- $194,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.8%
- Land area
- 31.5 sq mi
1,511/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
Detroit
ZIP code 48185 in Westland, Michigan has a population of 47,618. The median household income is $60,854, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $194,000, 30% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48185 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.5 square miles in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 47,618 residents, producing a population density of 1,511 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 48185 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48185 sits at $60,854 (17% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,334. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,000 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48185 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48185 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 48185
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48185.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Construction 51
Construction
51 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 48185, Westland, 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
47,618
Population
31.5
Area (sq mi)
1,511
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48185?
38.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
10.3%
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?
$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
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?
23,737
Total Housing Units
22,448
Occupied Units
1,289
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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