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ZIP 48185

Part of Westland, MI
Pop. 48,530·Wayne County·116th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,280/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$685
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ZIP 48185 · $1,280
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,360/yr
At $1,280/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.2% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48185 (Westland, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,530
Median income
$60,854
Median age
38.7
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
17.7%
26.5%
23.2%
13.9%
18.8%
Under 1817.7%
18–3426.5%
35–5423.2%
55–6413.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
61.4%
23.7%
White61.4%
Black23.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian5.2%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
30.9%
35.8%
24.8%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48185 in Westland, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,010 → $1,280
up 26.7%
Income
$53,570 → $60,854
up 13.6%
Population
48,828 → 48,530
down 0.6%
Renter share
44% → 43.2%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 24.8%
+0.5 pts
Median age
39.5 → 38.7
-0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 48185 in Westland, MI paid around $1,010 a month. That figure now sits near $1,280, up 26.7% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $53,570 to $60,854 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 48185 in Westland, MI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48185 covers Westland, MI. The median rent here is $1,280/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($60,854/yr), ZIP 48185 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 48185?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48185 (Westland, MI) is $1,280. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48185 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48185's median rent of $1,280/mo is $685 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48185 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48185 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #116 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,280/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48185?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,280/mo in ZIP 48185. The local median household income is $60,854/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48185?

Rent in ZIP 48185 has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48185 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48185 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,280/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($60,854/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48185 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48185 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of ZIP 48185 households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48185 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48185 compare to the rest of Westland?

ZIP 48185 is pricier than Westland as a whole. At $1,280/mo, it's $4 above the Westland citywide median of $1,276/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48185 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48185 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,280/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 48185's median household income ($60,854/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48185 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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