Zip Code 48122 — Melvindale, MI

ZIP Code 48122 is associated with Melvindale, MI, in Wayne County. The listed population estimate is 12,554; estimated density is 1,781.8 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #55 of 67 in Wayne County and #289 of 987 in MI.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code48122
Primary CityMelvindale
State / ProvinceMI
CountyWayne
Total Population12,554
Population Density1,781.8 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit

How 48122 Compares

MetricZIP 48122Wayne County recordsMI records
Population estimate12,5541,767,712 (sum)10,077,716 (sum)
Population Density1,781.8 /sq mi----
County population rank#55 of 67----
State population rank#289 of 987----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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