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Westland, MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48185, 48186.

Population

83,633

Land area

20.4sq mi

People per sq mi

4,093

ZIP codes

2

Westland and its ZIP codes

Full map

Westland at a glance

  • Westland is about 23 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 10th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $62,076, 15% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,600 (20% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,158 a month.

Local data for Westland, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,076

Poverty rate

14.3%

Median home value

$184,600

Median rent

$1,158/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

23.0%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,844), Irish Americans (7,580), Polish Americans (7,341).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$104M

2,141 loans, 13,702 jobs reported

Wayne County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home11.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westland, 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 Westland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Westland

2 in or overlapping Westland. Population shown

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Cities near Westland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WayneCity2.7 mi6
Garden CityCity3.3 mi5.9
InksterCity4.7 mi6.3
PlymouthCity5.1 mi2.2
Dearborn HeightsCity5.3 mi11.7
LivoniaCity5.9 mi35.7
RomulusCity6.6 mi35.6
BellevilleCity8.9 mi1.1
TaylorCity9.1 mi23.6
NorthvilleCity9.2 mi2
DearbornCity9.6 mi24.2
FarmingtonCity9.8 mi2.7
Allen ParkCity10 mi7
MelvindaleCity12 mi2.7
Farmington HillsCity12 mi33.3
YpsilantiCity12 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westland, MI in?
Westland is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Westland, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Westland include 48185, 48186.
What is the population of Westland, MI?
About 83,633 people live in Westland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westland?
Nearby places include Wayne (2.7 mi), Garden City (3.3 mi), Inkster (4.7 mi), Plymouth (5.1 mi), Dearborn Heights (5.3 mi).

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