Melvindale
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Melvindale is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 12,851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Allen Park, 2.0 miles SW.
- 12,851residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 4,712 / sq mipopulation density
- 48122main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Melvindale
Melvindale is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, Melvindale is located roughly 8 miles (12.9 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 12,851.
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Living in Melvindale
- Median household income
- $42,185
- Median home value
- $125,800
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Melvindale had 12,851 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,851 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,712 per sq mi (1,819 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melvindale at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,851 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.73 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2787° N, 83.1822° W |
| ZIP codes | 48122, 48217 |
| Official website | melvindale.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2652940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melvindale
- Allen Park2.0 mi SW
- Lincoln Park2.4 mi S
- Dearborn2.8 mi NW
- Ecorse2.9 mi SE
- River Rouge3.0 mi E
- Wyandotte4.9 mi S
- Southgate5.3 mi S
- Taylor5.7 mi SW
- Dearborn Heights6.7 mi NW
- Inkster7.1 mi W
- Riverview7.3 mi S
- Detroit8.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Melvindale
What county is Melvindale in?
Melvindale is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Melvindale, MI?
12,851 people lived in Melvindale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melvindale, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48122. Other ZIP codes: 48217.
What is the elevation of Melvindale?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melvindale?
Allen Park (2.0 mi), Lincoln Park (2.4 mi), Dearborn (2.8 mi), Ecorse (2.9 mi), River Rouge (3.0 mi).
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