Westland, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48186
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,506
- 1,707/sq mi High-density area
- $65,187
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,707
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48186 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 48186 (Westland, MI) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.7 in 2023 to 166.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48186 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, with 36,506 residents across 21.4 square miles, a density of 1,707 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48186 reports a modest median household income of $65,187 (11% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,037. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,000 (21% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,130; owner occupancy is 68.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48186 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 48186
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westland, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48186.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 26
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Construction 25
Construction
25 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 48186, 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
36,506
Population
21.4
Area (sq mi)
1,707
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48186?
37.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.5%
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?
$65,187
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$32,037
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48186 ranks nationally
Westland, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,187 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,562housing units
14,562
Total Housing Units
13,484
Occupied Units
1,078
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,130
Median Rent
1964
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
166
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+66%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48186 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 115 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 129 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 143 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 162 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 166 |
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 350 business establishments in ZIP 48186, employing approximately 3,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,768,000.
350
Businesses
3,245
Employees
$141.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 72 | 20.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 25 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 48186 vs 48184 →
ZIP 48186 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 48186 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48186 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 48186 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 17,643 | 1.7 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 2.9 mi |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 25,366 | 3.1 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 2.7 mi |
| 48150 | Livonia, MI | 27,127 | 5.1 mi |
| 48154 | Livonia, MI | 38,642 | 7.1 mi |
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 5.8 mi |
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 31,515 | 6.0 mi |
| 48188 | Canton, MI | 41,025 | 5.7 mi |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 21,273 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48186, 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 (36,506 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 48186 in?
ZIP code 48186 (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 48186?
ZIP code 48186 in Westland, MI has a population of 36,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48186?
The median household income in ZIP 48186 is $65,187, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48186?
The median home value in ZIP 48186 is $174,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48186?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48186 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48186?
ZIP code 48186 has 350 business establishments employing approximately 3,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48186?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48186 are: Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48186?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48186 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 48186?
In ZIP code 48186, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 48186?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48186 is 26.2 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 48186?
In ZIP code 48186, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48186?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48186 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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