48185 ZIP Code, Westland, MI
48185 is a ZIP code in Westland, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48135, 48150 and 48186. 48,530 people live here in 22,448 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Michigan ZIP codes. At about 3,987 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $60,854, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Westland, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 48,530
- Median household income: $60,854
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 48,530 |
| Households | 22,448 |
| Median household income | $60,854 |
| Income per person | $36,334 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 56.8% |
| Median home value | $194,000 |
| Median rent | $1,166 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 13.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 19.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.7% |
| Owned outright | 20.6% |
| Rented | 40.3% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 46.3% |
| Townhome | 7.9% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 23.7% |
| 20+ units | 14.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 48185
912 business establishments with 12,200 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 184
- Accommodation and Food Services: 122
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 116
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 99
- Construction: 51
- Transportation and Warehousing: 47
- Manufacturing: 46
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 46
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48135 — Garden City city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 48150 — Livonia city, MI (2.6 mi)
- 48186 — Westland city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48184 — Wayne city, MI (4.1 mi)
- 48141 — Inkster city, MI (4.3 mi)
- 48154 — Livonia city, MI (4.5 mi)
- 48187 (5.1 mi)
- 48127 — Dearborn Heights city, MI (5.2 mi)
Areas that include 48185
- Westland, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48185, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48185 in?
- 48185 is a Westland, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Westland.
- What county is 48185 in?
- 48185 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48185?
- About 48,530 people (±1,707), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 49,730.
- What is the median household income in 48185?
- $60,854 (±$3,155), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48185?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48185 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48185?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48135 (2.3 mi, Garden City), 48150 (2.6 mi, Livonia), 48186 (2.9 mi, Westland), 48184 (4.1 mi, Wayne), 48141 (4.3 mi, Inkster) and 48154 (4.5 mi, Livonia).
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