48122 ZIP Code — Melvindale, MI

Wayne County, Michigan

ZIP code 48122 is located in Melvindale, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 2.72 square miles and serves a population of 12,639 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 313.

About ZIP code 48122

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $38,918. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48122 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,639

population

2.72

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melvindale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	12,639
Population density	4,647 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	2.72 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.2799
Longitude	-83.1797
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	313

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

12,639

Population

4,647

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$38,918

Median household income

$20,981

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$1,111

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

33.2%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

3,040

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

607

Under 5

501

478

5–9

395

645

10–14

533

552

15–19

457

465

20–24

385

816

25–34

675

1,024

35–44

846

685

45–54

566

596

55–59

493

353

60–64

291

399

65–74

329

204

75–84

169

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,708	29.3%
18 and over	8,931	70.7%
65 and over	1,276	10.1%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.2%

Black or African American 12.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Two or more races 6%

Other race 4.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,336	67.2%
Black or African American	1,793	12.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,251	9%
Two or more races	832	6%
Other race	656	4.7%
Asian	22	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$38,918

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 48.2%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$1,111
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	34.6%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.8%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,614	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	257	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,335	30.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,201	27.3%
Households with children under 18	1,295	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,009	22.9%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.0%	34.5%
Married	33.6%	43.8%
Separated	1.5%	1.6%
Widowed	1.8%	8.3%
Divorced	7.0%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 23.2%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	2.2%
Kindergarten	260	7.5%
Elementary school	1,622	46.6%
High school	797	22.9%
College / grad school	725	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 18.1%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.4%
Carpool	30.3%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 33.2%

Under 18 years 44.8%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 18.1%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,531	91.2%
Spanish	1,936	16.8%
Other Indo-European	744	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,223	80.9%
Born in same state	9,106	72.0%
Born in different state	8,089	64.0%
Foreign born	1,117	8.8%
Naturalized citizen	2,416	19.1%
Not a US citizen	1,359	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	691	5.5%
Arab	314	2.5%
French	231	1.8%
German	71	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	68	0.5%
Norwegian	53	0.4%
English	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	94.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48122

What city is ZIP code 48122 in?

ZIP code 48122 is primarily assigned to Melvindale, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48122 in?

ZIP code 48122 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48122?

33% of residents in ZIP code 48122 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48122?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48122?

The median home value in ZIP code 48122 is $95,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48122?

The median household income in ZIP code 48122 is $38,918, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48122 in?

ZIP code 48122 observes the EST timezone.