Data Profile of ZIP Code 48185

Insights on Westland, MI (ZIP Code 48185)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 48185

The 48185 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Westland in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 48,007. It is estimated that about 24.7% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,275. The median age in the 48185 ZIP Code is 40.9 years, with 22.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $48,698, and an estimated 12% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 48185

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48185 is 48,007.

Westland, MI

The 48185 ZIP Code is associated with Westland, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48185

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48185 include 248, 313, and 734.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48185

Sunrise: 6:05 am
Sunset: 8:54 pm
Sunrise in 48185 6:05 am
Sunrise in 48185 8:54 pm

Weather forecast for 48185

Today's forecast for 48185: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 48185

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48185 Good

Internet in 48185

An estimated 89.9% of households in ZIP Code 48185 have a computer, while about 82.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48185

In ZIP Code 48185, females make up an estimated 54.3% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 45.7%.

Health Insurance in 48185

Approximately 7.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48185 (Westland, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48185

The median household income in ZIP Code 48185 is $48,698, while the region's mean household income is $62,800. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,275. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48185 of $29,275 is approximately 7.69% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 11.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately22.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 48185 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.1% of 48185 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48185

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.7%
$200,000 or more per year 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48185

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48185, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 48185 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48185 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.3%), followed by Black or African American (18.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48185

Industry Percent
White 75.3%
Black or African American 18.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 6.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48185

Residents of ZIP Code 48185 are older than average. The median age of 40.9 years in ZIP Code 48185 is approximately 7.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 48185 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 48185 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48185

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.8%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 4.6%
20 to 24 years 6.4%
25 to 34 years 15.4%
35 to 44 years 11.4%
45 to 54 years 13.4%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 9.7%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 3.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48185

In ZIP Code 48185, 84.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes. Lastly, 3.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.

Language Spoken in 48185

Language Spoken Percent
English only 84.7%
Spanish 3.2%
Other Indo-European languages 5.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.6%
Other languages 3.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48185

The median home value in ZIP Code 48185 in April 2024 comes in at $221,833. The April 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $214,739 median value in November 2023, and 7% higher than the $207,158 median value in May 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48185, an estimated 23.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wayne County region.

Home Values in 48185

Month Home value
Apr 2024 $221,833
Mar 2024 $219,527
Feb 2024 $217,375
Jan 2024 $216,173
Dec 2023 $215,489
Nov 2023 $214,739
Oct 2023 $213,914
Sep 2023 $212,819
Aug 2023 $211,788
Jul 2023 $210,632
Jun 2023 $209,020
May 2023 $207,158

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 48185

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 23.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48185

In ZIP Code 48185, 91.3% of the population graduated high school, while 24.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.0% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48185

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.0%
Some college, no degree 25.0%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree 7.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48185

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48185 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48185 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.8% of adults 18 and older in this Wayne County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48185

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 27.1%
High blood pressure 33.8%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 7.3%
Current asthma 11.5%
Coronary heart disease 6.1%
Diagnosed diabetes 9.7%
High cholesterol 34.6%
Chronic kidney disease 3.2%
Stroke 3.3%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48185

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48185 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.6% of those 18 and above in 48185 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48185 include sleeping less than 7 hours (35.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.4% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 48185

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.5%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 75.5%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 76.9%
Cholesterol screening 86.6%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 68.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48185

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 17.1%
Current smoking 19.1%
No leisure-time physical activity 24.1%
Obesity 32.4%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 35.0%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48185

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48185 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.14% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes electricity rates in 48185 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48185

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48185 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 18.57¢/kWh 13.73¢/kWh 8.02¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48185

Month ZIP Code 48185 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.96 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.11 3 6.31
Mar 4.77 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.28 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.98 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.91 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.64 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.34 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.17 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.63 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes solar power levels in 48185 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48185

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48185, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48185 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wayne County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48185

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 369
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 232
Debt collection 60
Checking or savings account 20
Credit card or prepaid card 15
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48185

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 234
Incorrect information on your report 222
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 110
Attempts to collect debt not owed 33
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 33
Other 93
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48185

In 48185, 64.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.0 minutes. Approximately 20.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48185 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 48185 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48185. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48185

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.4%
Manufacturing 18.2%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.9%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.3%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 2.2%

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.