48174 ZIP Code — Romulus, MI

Wayne County, Michigan

ZIP code 48174 is located in Romulus, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 40.80 square miles and serves a population of 32,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 48174

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $61,119. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

32,155

population

40.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Romulus	Acceptable
Romulus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48242 Detroit (0.9 mi) 48180 Taylor (4.2 mi) 48184 Wayne (4.9 mi) 48164 New Boston (5.4 mi) 48141 Inkster (6.4 mi) 48134 Flat Rock (6.9 mi) 48111 Belleville (7 mi) 48193 Riverview (7.2 mi) 48125 Dearborn Heights (7.2 mi) 48101 Allen Park (8.1 mi) 48183 Trenton (8.3 mi) 48135 Garden City (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	32,155
Population density	788 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	40.80 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.2029
Longitude	-83.3442
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	734

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

32,155

Population

788

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$61,119

Median household income

$28,230

Per capita income

$140,700

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

9,400

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,143

Under 5

1,184

1,140

5–9

1,181

1,184

10–14

1,225

1,216

15–19

1,258

873

20–24

904

2,117

25–34

2,192

1,732

35–44

1,793

2,023

45–54

2,094

1,096

55–59

1,135

1,057

60–64

1,095

1,439

65–74

1,490

555

75–84

575

223

85+

231

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,588	26.7%
18 and over	23,567	73.3%
65 and over	4,513	14.0%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Black or African American 37.3%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,164	52.3%
Black or African American	12,253	37.3%
Two or more races	1,755	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	680	2.1%
Asian	518	1.6%
Other race	432	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	50.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$61,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,700
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.1%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,892	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	594	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,470	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,860	32.7%
Households with children under 18	4,168	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,590	30.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	33.1%
Married	43.6%	39.6%
Separated	2.0%	3.3%
Widowed	3.4%	10.0%
Divorced	8.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	341	4.1%
Kindergarten	480	5.8%
Elementary school	3,857	46.7%
High school	2,156	26.1%
College / grad school	1,427	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,240	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,828	92.8%
Spanish	756	2.5%
Other Indo-European	175	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	163	0.5%
Other languages	378	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	30,786	95.7%
Born in same state	30,604	95.2%
Born in different state	27,056	84.1%
Foreign born	182	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,369	4.3%
Not a US citizen	798	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,755	8.6%
Arab	2,464	7.7%
French	1,974	6.1%
German	572	1.8%
Irish	478	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	127	0.4%
Polish	65	0.2%
Dutch	14	0%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48174

What city is ZIP code 48174 in?

ZIP code 48174 is primarily assigned to Romulus, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48174 in?

ZIP code 48174 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48174?

The median home value in ZIP code 48174 is $140,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 48174?

ZIP code 48174 has an estimated population of 32,155 residents, with a density of 788 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48174?

The median household income in ZIP code 48174 is $61,119, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48174 in?

ZIP code 48174 observes the EST timezone.