48122 ZIP Code – Melvindale, Michigan
48122 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Melvindale, Michigan, part of Wayne County with a population of approximately 12,639 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $38,918, which is well below the Michigan average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $95,900 are well below the national average, with 60.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,111 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.0%, above the national average. About 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 31.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48217, 48120, 48101.
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ZIP 48122 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48122 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $95k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,111 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.0% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48217 – Detroit
- 48120 – Dearborn
- 48101 – Allen Park
- 48218 – River Rouge
- 48146 – Lincoln Park
- 48229 – Ecorse
- 48126 – Dearborn
- 48209 – Detroit
- 48124 – Dearborn
- 48125 – Dearborn Heights
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48217 | DETROIT | 6,660 | $45,870 |
| 48120 | DEARBORN | 8,919 | $61,373 |
| 48101 | ALLEN PARK | 28,395 | $73,792 |
| 48218 | RIVER ROUGE | 7,204 | $26,435 |
| 48146 | LINCOLN PARK | 39,807 | $55,777 |