Census ACS · Michigan
ZIP Code 48185
ZIP code 48185 is located in Michigan with a population of 48,364. The median household income is $59,085 and the median home value is $183,500.
48,364
Population
$59,085
Median Income
$183,500
Median Home Value
38.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% |
| Black | 22.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.2% |
Male: 47.0% · Female: 53.0%
Economy & Income
$59,085
Median Household Income
$34,575
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$183,500
Median Home Value
$1,123
Median Rent
56.3%
Homeownership
Education
90.7%
High School+
23.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 48185 in Michigan has a population of 48,364 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 48185 is $59,085. The per capita income is $34,575. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
ZIP code 48185 is located in Michigan.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48185 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 48185 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 3,973 people per square mile. ZIP 48185 is a ZIP code in Michigan with a population of 48,364.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,085 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $183,500, with typical rent around $1,123.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US ZIP codes: 23.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 48185: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.