Zip code 48122: Melvindale, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48122?

48122 is assigned to Melvindale, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48122 in?

48122 is in Wayne County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48122?

About 12,554 people live in 48122, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48122?

The median household income in 48122 is $42,185.

Q: What zip codes are near 48122?

The closest zip codes to 48122 are 48217, 48120, 48101, 48146, 48218.

Residential delivery areaWayne CountyEastern Time

Population

12,554

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$126K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,110/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.7 sq mi

4,615 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48122

48122 is an urban zip code in Melvindale, Michigan (Wayne County), covering 2.7 sq mi of land. About 12,554 people live here, or 4,615 per square mile. The median resident is 31.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,185 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $125,800, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,110 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 38% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 48122 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%15th of 959 in MI
Residents under 1832.3%
98th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%21st of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters66.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%94th of 931 in MI
Population density4,615/sq mi
79th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi44th of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents22.5%
78th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%25th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%296th of 961 in MI
Diversity index57.3
66th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.367th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%391st of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy7.2%
54th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%610th of 958 in MI
Broadband access92.4%
52nd
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%255th of 958 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.437
52nd
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465320th of 958 in MI
Average commute25.1 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min501st of 941 in MI
Uninsured rate6.1%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%286th of 961 in MI
Homeownership rate60.8%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%874th of 958 in MI
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%418th of 961 in MI
Median gross rent$1,110
29th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129261st of 851 in MI
Population12,554
19th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761289th of 962 in MI
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%670th of 961 in MI
Government workers9.9%
18th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%638th of 961 in MI
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%910th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older10.6%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%926th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%820th of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher14%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%795th of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$33,779
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178869th of 960 in MI
Median home value$125,800
6th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600817th of 946 in MI
Median age31.3
6th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2927th of 962 in MI
Median household income$42,185
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875901st of 952 in MI
Per capita income$20,408
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735935th of 962 in MI

Measure	48122	Wayne	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Poverty rateWeakness	39.1%	20.8%	13.2%	12.5%	99th	15th of 959
Residents under 18	32.3%	23.6%	21.2%	22%	98th	21st of 962
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.2%	54.3%	50.4%	51.1%	94th	94th of 931
Population density	4,615/sq mi	2,897/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	79th	44th of 962
Foreign-born residents	22.5%	10.3%	7.2%	14.1%	78th	25th of 962
Unemployment rate	6.1%	8.7%	5.7%	5.2%	70th	296th of 961
Diversity index	57.3	62.9	45.3	61.4	66th	67th of 962
Healthcare workers	10.3%	10.5%	10.1%	9.7%	62nd	391st of 961
Housing vacancy	7.2%	12.5%	11.8%	10.1%	54th	610th of 958
Broadband access	92.4%	89.7%	90.5%	91%	52nd	255th of 958
Income inequality (Gini)	0.437	0.493	0.465	0.483	52nd	320th of 958
Average commute	25.1 min	24.7 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	44th	501st of 941
Uninsured rate	6.1%	5.6%	4.9%	8.4%	44th	286th of 961
Homeownership rate	60.8%	64.8%	73.2%	65.2%	33rd	874th of 958
Tech workers	2%	3.1%	3.1%	3.8%	33rd	418th of 961
Median gross rent	$1,110	$1,132	$1,129	$1,413	29th	261st of 851
Population	12,554	1,772,259	10,077,761	334,922,499	19th	289th of 962
Work from home	7.5%	14.1%	13.5%	15.1%	19th	670th of 961
Government workers	9.9%	10.7%	11.6%	14.5%	18th	638th of 961
Veterans	3%	4.8%	5.8%	6.2%	15th	910th of 962
Residents 65 and older	10.6%	16.6%	18.6%	17.2%	11th	926th of 962
Self-employed workers	6.1%	7.6%	8.6%	10%	10th	820th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14%	27.6%	32.4%	35.7%	8th	795th of 961
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,779	$44,724	$47,178	$49,666	7th	869th of 960
Median home value	$125,800	$178,500	$231,600	$332,700	6th	817th of 946
Median age	31.3	37.9	40.2	38.9	6th	927th of 962
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,185	$60,539	$72,875	$80,734	4th	901st of 952
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,408	$34,906	$40,735	$44,673	3rd	935th of 962

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

10%

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.3

Under 18

32.3%

65 and over

10.6%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black10%
Hispanic26%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

57.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

22.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

62%

Spanish

20%

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

Other

17%

Households

Households: 4,250
Average household size: 3
Family households: 55.2%
Married couples: 36.7%
Living alone: 36.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48122

$42,185

Wayne Co.

$60,539

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,408

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.437

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48122

$125,800

Wayne Co.

$178,500

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48122

$1,110

Wayne Co.

$1,132

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,582
Owner-occupied: 60.8%
Vacant: 7.2%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.8%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

29%

Transit

0.8%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

33%

20–29

25%

30–44

28%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

14%

Transportation and moving

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

11%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Computer and math

Police and fire

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

0.7%

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

18%

Education

13%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,779

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48122	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,147	$74,888
Service	$24,180	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,974	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,057	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,871	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

38%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 92.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.6%
No internet access: 6.4%
Without health insurance: 6.1%
Limited-English households: 10.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Melvindale
State: Michigan
County: Wayne County
Center point: 42.2786° N, 83.1822° W
Land area: 2.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Melvindale100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48122

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48217	Detroit, MI	1.4 mi	6,564	$44,447	$65,500
48120	Dearborn, MI	1.9 mi	8,323	$66,006	$224,000
48101	Allen Park, MI	2 mi	27,925	$81,655	$183,700
48146	Lincoln Park, MI	2.4 mi	39,257	$58,616	$131,000
48218	River Rouge, MI	2.7 mi	7,011	$41,033	$65,200
48229	Ecorse, MI	2.9 mi	9,061	$40,264	$65,400
48121	Dearborn, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
48123	Dearborn, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
48136	Garden City, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
48222	Detroit, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
48244	Detroit, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
48260	Detroit, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 48122

What city is zip code 48122?

48122 is assigned to Melvindale, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48122 in?

48122 is in Wayne County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48122?

About 12,554 people live in 48122, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48122 in?

48122 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48122?

The median household income in 48122 is $42,185.

What zip codes are near 48122?

The closest zip codes to 48122 are 48217, 48120, 48101, 48146, 48218.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48122, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.