PlainZIP

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
$65,187
Median income
$174,000
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,037. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $174,000 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,130 a month; 68.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 48186 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48186?

37.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 23.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$65,187

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$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

$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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,562

Total Housing Units

13,484

Occupied Units

1,078

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$174,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48186 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 48186 ranks #4 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 48186 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 48186 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Westland, MI Michigan

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.

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