ZIP Code 48185: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 48,530 Household income: $60,854 Rent: $1,166

Overview

Total population

48,530

Rent

$1,166

Year built

1972

Household income

$60,854

Per capita income

$36,334

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Wayne County

Town

Westland

Total population

48,530

Adults over 25

36,335

Total households

22,448

Household size

2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$60,854

Per capita income

$36,334

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,166

Year built

1972

Households that rent

43.2%

Households that own

56.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

61.4%

Black

23.7%

Asian

5.2%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

21,142 (87.4%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

3,046 (12.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.3%

High school graduate or GED

30.9%

Some college or associate degree

12%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

24.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 48185 with: Wayne County, MI Westland, MI Detroit metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48185

Total population48,530

Rent$1,166

Year built1972

Household income$60,854

Per capita income$36,334

Poverty rate12.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Wayne County, MI

Total population1,772,259

Rent$1,132

Year built1956

Household income$60,539

Per capita income$34,906

Poverty rate20.8%

Unemployment rate5.5%

Westland, MI

Total population83,633

Rent$1,158

Year built1969

Household income$62,076

Per capita income$34,530

Poverty rate14.3%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Detroit Metro Area, MI

Total population4,376,828

Rent$1,207

Year built1968

Household income$76,664

Per capita income$43,384

Poverty rate13.6%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP48185	CountyWayne, MI	CityWestland, MI	Metro AreaDetroit metro area, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	48,530	1,772,259	83,633	4,376,828	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,166	$1,132	$1,158	$1,207	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1972	1956	1969	1968	1972	1980
Household income	$60,854	$60,539	$62,076	$76,664	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,334	$34,906	$34,530	$43,384	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.8%	20.8%	14.3%	13.6%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.5%	3.3%	4.5%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 48185

Rent & Income

In 48185, the typical monthly rent is $1,166 and the typical household income is $60,854. Rent here is similar to both Westland and Michigan, and household income is similar to Westland and lower than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 12.8%, which is lower than the Westland rate and similar to the Michigan rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 43.2% of households. About 45.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 48185 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 48185 — Poverty

How ZIP 48185 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,166	35 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$60,854	65 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	12.8%	46 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48185

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 48185 ranks 35th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. Statewide, values range from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 65th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Across Michigan, figures vary from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 48185 places 46th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Throughout Michigan, numbers span from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48185 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,166 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48185

Annual Household Income: $60,854

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48185

Estimated Rate: 12.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48185

In ZIP Code 48185, households that rent: 9,696 (43.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,696	43.2%
Owner-Occupied	12,752	56.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48185

In ZIP Code 48185, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,387 (45.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,387	45.2%
Other renter households	5,309	54.8%
Total renter households	9,696	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48185

Less than High School: 11,723 people (32.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,237 people (30.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,356 people (12%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,019 people (24.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 36,335

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.