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Melvindale, MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48122.

Population

12,554

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

4,604

ZIP codes

1

Melvindale and its ZIP codes

Full map

Melvindale at a glance

  • Melvindale is about 26 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 83rd among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $42,185, 42% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,800 (46% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,110 a month.

Local data for Melvindale, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Melvindale, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$42,185

Poverty rate

39.1%

Median home value

$125,800

Median rent

$1,110/mo

Homeownership

60.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

31.3

Average commute

25.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (2,452), Mexican Americans (2,325), Irish Americans (629).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Melvindale.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$79,422

721,389 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,715

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$20.6B

FY 2026, $11,462 per person

PPP loans

$20.6M

271 loans, 2,049 jobs reported

Wayne County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Melvindale, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.0%
  • Carpooled28.9%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Melvindale, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

937

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,357

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 18°F

35.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Melvindale, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

25.7%

U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.9%

U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Melvindale

1 in or overlapping Melvindale. Population shown

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Cities near Melvindale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Allen ParkCity2.1 mi7
Lincoln ParkCity2.3 mi5.8
River RougeCity2.7 mi2.7
EcorseCity2.9 mi2.8
DearbornCity3 mi24.2
WyandotteCity5 mi5.3
SouthgateCity5.3 mi6.9
DetroitCity5.9 mi138.7
TaylorCity5.9 mi23.6
Dearborn HeightsCity6.6 mi11.7
InksterCity7 mi6.3
RiverviewCity7.7 mi4.6
Garden CityCity8.8 mi5.9
TrentonCity9.4 mi7.2
Highland ParkCity9.5 mi3
HamtramckCity10 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Melvindale, MI in?
Melvindale is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Melvindale, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Melvindale include 48122.
What is the population of Melvindale, MI?
About 12,554 people live in Melvindale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Melvindale?
Nearby places include Allen Park (2.1 mi), Lincoln Park (2.3 mi), River Rouge (2.7 mi), Ecorse (2.9 mi), Dearborn (3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023