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Taylor, MI
City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48180.
Population
62,081
Land area
23.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,629
ZIP codes
1
Taylor and its ZIP codes
Taylor at a glance
- Taylor is about 15 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $61,081, 16% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (34% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,101 a month.
Local data for Taylor, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools17
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices3
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants194
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies8
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
Taylor, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,081
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$1,101/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,944), Irish Americans (5,762), Polish Americans (5,038).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Taylor.
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
$160M
1,711 loans, 19,681 jobs reported
How people get to work
Taylor, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taylor, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taylor, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Taylor
1 in or overlapping Taylor. Population shown
Cities near Taylor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SouthgateCity | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Allen ParkCity | 3.9 mi | 7 |
| Lincoln ParkCity | 4.7 mi | 5.8 |
| RomulusCity | 5 mi | 35.6 |
| InksterCity | 5 mi | 6.3 |
| RiverviewCity | 5.1 mi | 4.6 |
| WyandotteCity | 5.9 mi | 5.3 |
| MelvindaleCity | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Dearborn HeightsCity | 6.3 mi | 11.7 |
| DearbornCity | 6.6 mi | 24.2 |
| WoodhavenCity | 6.7 mi | 6.4 |
| TrentonCity | 6.7 mi | 7.2 |
| EcorseCity | 6.9 mi | 2.8 |
| WayneCity | 7 mi | 6 |
| Garden CityCity | 7.7 mi | 5.9 |
| River RougeCity | 8 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taylor, MI in?
- Taylor is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Taylor, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taylor include 48180.
- What is the population of Taylor, MI?
- About 62,081 people live in Taylor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taylor?
- Nearby places include Southgate (3.6 mi), Allen Park (3.9 mi), Lincoln Park (4.7 mi), Romulus (5 mi), Inkster (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023