Allen Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Allen Park is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 28,638 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincoln Park, 1.9 miles SE.
- 28,638residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 4,094 / sq mipopulation density
- 48101main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Allen Park
Allen Park is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Allen Park is located roughly 12 miles (19.3 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 27,528.
Ford Motor Company is an integral part of the community. Many of the company's offices and facilities lie within the city limits. Since 2002, Allen Park is the practice home of the Detroit Lions football team and is also the site of the team's headquarters. The city is known for its tree-lined streets, brick houses, and the Fairlane Green shopping center that opened in 2006. The city was once recognized in Money Magazine's list of America's Best Small Cities. Allen Park is part of the collection of communities known as Downriver.
Allen Park is home to the Uniroyal Giant Tire, the largest non-production tire scale model ever built, and one of the world's largest roadside attractions. Originally a Ferris wheel at the 1964 New York World's Fair, the structure was moved to Allen Park in 1966.
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Living in Allen Park
- Median household income
- $81,655
- Median home value
- $183,700
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Allen Park had 28,638 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,638 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,094 per sq mi (1,581 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Allen Park at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,638 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2595° N, 83.2104° W |
| ZIP codes | 48101, 48122, 48146 |
| Official website | cityofallenpark.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2601380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Allen Park
- Lincoln Park1.9 mi SE
- Melvindale2.0 mi NE
- Ecorse3.6 mi E
- Dearborn3.7 mi N
- Taylor3.8 mi SW
- Southgate3.8 mi S
- Wyandotte4.3 mi SE
- River Rouge4.5 mi E
- Riverview6.0 mi S
- Inkster6.1 mi NW
- Dearborn Heights6.6 mi NW
- Garden City8.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Allen Park
What county is Allen Park in?
Allen Park is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Allen Park, MI?
28,638 people lived in Allen Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Allen Park, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48101. Other ZIP codes: 48122, 48146.
What is the elevation of Allen Park?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Allen Park?
Lincoln Park (1.9 mi), Melvindale (2.0 mi), Ecorse (3.6 mi), Dearborn (3.7 mi), Taylor (3.8 mi).
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