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Southgate, MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48195.

Population

29,366

Land area

6.9sq mi

People per sq mi

4,272

ZIP codes

1

Southgate and its ZIP codes

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Southgate at a glance

  • Southgate is about 24 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 37th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $66,118, 9% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,600 (25% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,120 a month.

Local data for Southgate, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Southgate, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,118

Poverty rate

9.4%

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$1,120/mo

Homeownership

67.2%

Bachelor's or higher

21.5%

Median age

39.2

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,587), Irish Americans (3,106), Polish Americans (2,879).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$20.56B

FY 2026, $11,462 per person

PPP loans

$42.27M

639 loans, 5,756 jobs reported

Wayne County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.8%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home12.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Southgate, 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° / 19°F

34.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Southgate, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Southgate

1 in or overlapping Southgate. Population shown

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Cities near Southgate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RiverviewCity2.5 mi4.6
WyandotteCity2.5 mi5.3
Lincoln ParkCity3.1 mi5.8
TaylorCity3.6 mi23.6
Allen ParkCity3.9 mi7
TrentonCity4.2 mi7.2
EcorseCity4.6 mi2.8
MelvindaleCity5.3 mi2.7
WoodhavenCity5.4 mi6.4
River RougeCity6.1 mi2.7
DearbornCity7.4 mi24.2
GibraltarCity7.8 mi3.7
InksterCity8.1 mi6.3
RomulusCity8.4 mi35.6
Flat RockCity8.4 mi6.6
Dearborn HeightsCity8.9 mi11.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Southgate, MI in?
Southgate is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Southgate, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Southgate include 48195.
What is the population of Southgate, MI?
About 29,366 people live in Southgate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Southgate?
Nearby places include Riverview (2.5 mi), Wyandotte (2.5 mi), Lincoln Park (3.1 mi), Taylor (3.6 mi), Allen Park (3.9 mi).

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