48185 ZIP Code — Westland, MI
Wayne County, Michigan
ZIP code 48185 is located in Westland, Michigan, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 12.17 square miles and serves a population of 48,622 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734/248/313.
About ZIP code 48185
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $57,353. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
48,622
population
12.17
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48185 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48185
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48185. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Westland | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,622 |
| Population density | 3,995 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3321 |
| Longitude | -83.3713 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 734/248/313 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.2% | 50.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 27.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
48,622
Population
3,995
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$57,353
Median household income
$33,013
Per capita income
$172,100
Median home value
$1,072
Median monthly rent
56.1%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
13,824
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,445
Under 5
1,689
1,238
5–9
1,447
1,122
10–14
1,310
1,177
15–19
1,375
1,268
20–24
1,482
3,773
25–34
4,407
2,471
35–44
2,887
2,669
45–54
3,117
1,547
55–59
1,808
1,523
60–64
1,779
2,493
65–74
2,912
1,130
75–84
1,321
568
85+
664
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,632 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 38,990 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 9,088 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.1%
Black or African American
21.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,982 | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 10,746 | 21.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,796 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2,341 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,283 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 538 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 219 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.2% | 50.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 27.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $57,353 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
38.8%
$200k–$300k
16.6%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,072 |
| Owner occupied | 56.1% |
| Renter occupied | 43.9% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 12.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.5% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,135 | 32.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,434 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,943 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,338 | 38.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,901 | 22.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,937 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.9% | 35.2% |
| Married | 41.6% | 35.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 17.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 742 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 525 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,519 | 38.0% |
| High school | 1,848 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,616 | 28.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.3%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
10.9%
Professional & management
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.1%
Construction
3.6%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.3% |
| Government | 7.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
26.6%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,131 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,488 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2,888 | 6.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 480 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,008 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 520 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,152 | 88.7% |
| Born in same state | 42,781 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 36,507 | 75.1% |
| Foreign born | 371 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,470 | 11.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,405 | 44.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,453 | 9.2% |
| French | 3,883 | 8% |
| Arab | 1,502 | 3.1% |
| German | 635 | 1.3% |
| English | 502 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 316 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 230 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 221 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48185
What city is ZIP code 48185 in?
ZIP code 48185 is primarily assigned to Westland, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48185 in?
ZIP code 48185 falls within Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48185?
The median home value in ZIP code 48185 is $172,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 48185?
ZIP code 48185 has an estimated population of 48,622 residents, with a density of 3,995 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48185?
The median household income in ZIP code 48185 is $57,353, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48185 in?
ZIP code 48185 observes the EST timezone.