Woodhaven Michigan Map

About Woodhaven, Michigan

Woodhaven is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 12,690. The population density is 771.2 people per km². Woodhaven is located at 42.1389°N, 83.2416°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48183.

Woodhaven rests on a relatively flat plain, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the meandering paths of ancient waterways. It lies 1.6 miles south-east of Brownstown, MI (from Brownstown, MI: bearing 127°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-east of Taylor. The terrain here is yielding, not dramatic, characterized by the gentle swell of land that supports a verdant, if not wild, tapestry of mature deciduous trees and manicured lawns. During the warmer months, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of freshly cut grass and the distant hum of lawnmowers, a gentle soundtrack to the suburban sprawl. Evenings can bring a soft, diffused light, where the streetlights begin to cast elongated shadows, blurring the edges of houses and gardens into a tranquil tableau. The character of Woodhaven is deeply entwined with the automotive legacy of the region, a place that grew and prospered alongside the great car manufacturers that once dominated the nearby industrial landscape. While heavy industry has receded, leaving behind echoes of its past, the local economy has adapted, finding new expressions in retail, services, and a growing number of small businesses that cater to the everyday needs of its residents. The community itself is a testament to post-war suburban expansion, a collection of neighborhoods designed for families seeking a stable and comfortable life, with parks and schools forming the heart of its social geography. Woodhaven, like many places of its kind, holds within its quieter corners the shared memories of generations who have called it home.

About This Woodhaven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodhaven, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.13893, -83.241595. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Woodhaven and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Woodhaven includes the ZIP code (48183), telephone area code (313), county seat of Wayne County (Detroit), and school district assignment (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Woodhaven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.