48122 Zip Code Profile

48122 is a suburban zip code in Melvindale, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($78,600) is lower than in the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $54,938/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48122 is $46,890.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48122 earn an average of $33,198/year. Women earn only $23,202/year.

4,502 people in 48122 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48122? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.3 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 5,155 men and 5,572 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,336 people (out of the 10,727 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,415 homes, and 229 businesses every day. 134 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48122 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 586 feet above sea levell.

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• 3300/3400 Ethel St Oakwood Hill Block Club
• Allen Park City Neighbors
• Allen Park Farmers Market
• Basset BC E
• Bassett BC 10-1300
• Bassett BC 3400
• Bassett Progressive BC
• Beatrice BC 3300
• Conway BC
• Deacon St. B.C. (1690-1948)
• Downing Progressive BC
• Edsel BC
• Edsel BC 18-1900
• Edsel-Outer Drive BC

• Electric BC
• Ethel BC
• Ethel BC 26-2700
• Greyfriars-Dartmouth-Waring BC
• Liberty Park BC
• Liddesdale BC (770)
• Liddesdale Imp. BC 700-800
• Lincoln Park City Neighbors
• Lincoln Park Farmers Market
• Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration
• NCH South Schaefer
• River Rouge City Neighbors
• South Annabelle BC
• South Bayside BC

• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,727
• White Population: 8,620
• Black Population: 1,331
• Hispanic Population: 1,958
• Asian Population: 187
• Hawaiian Population: 7
• Indian Population: 245
• Male Population: 5,155
• Female Population: 5,572
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 37

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
• County: Wayne
• City: Melvindale
• Longitude: -83.2
• Latitude: 42.3
• Elevation: 586 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 313

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 4,451
• Drive alone: 3,729
• Carpool: 506
• Public transit: 50
• Ride bikes or walk: 134


• Average commute time: 21.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 170
•    5 - 9: 539
•    10 - 14: 780
•    15 - 19: 761
•    20 - 24: 882
•    25 - 29: 313
•    30 - 34: 476
•    35 - 39: 72
•    40 - 44: 81
•    45 - 59: 196
•    60 - 89: 104
•    90 plus: 77

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $78,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,030
• Businesses: 174
• Employees: 2,202
• Annual Payroll: $100,656,000
• Average Family Income: $54,938
• Median Family Income: $38,037
• Average Income for Men: $33,198
• Average Income for Women: $23,202

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 14
• Congressional District Land Area: 122.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Gary C. Peters (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 163
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Melvindale

Primary Schools

Allendale Elementary School

3201 Oakwood Boulevard

Melvindale, MI 48122

(313) 389-4664

Middle Schools

Julian O. Strong Middle School

3303 Oakwood Boulevard

Melvindale, MI 48122

(313) 389-3330

High Schools

Melvindale High School

18656 Prospect Street

Melvindale, MI 48122

(313) 389-3320

Other Schools

Academy For Business And Technology High School

19625 Wood

Melvindale, MI 48122

(313) 382-3422

Other Schools

Palmer School

19001 Palmer Street

Melvindale, MI 48122

(313) 389-3333

Richard D. Evans School

17415 Robert Street

Melvindale, MI 48122

(313) 389-3335