Monroe, MI

Census ZIP code profile for Monroe, MI — 2 ZIPs, total population 55,814. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Monroe, MI is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 55,814 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Monroe splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Monroe, the median household income averages $67,645 and per-capita income averages $36,212. Poverty rate runs at 15.1% and unemployment at 5.9%. On housing, the average median home value is $188,200 with median rent of $950 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

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ZIP Codes

55,814

Population

$67,645

Median Income

$188,200

Median Home Value

43.4

Median Age

How much do residents of Monroe earn?

Median Household Income
$67,645
Per Capita Income
$36,212
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Poverty Rate
15.1%

What does housing look like in Monroe?

Median Home Value
$188,200
Median Rent
$950/mo
Owner Occupied
76.5%
Housing Units
24,698

Who lives in Monroe?

Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
High School+
54.8%
Avg Commute
24 min
Foreign Born
2.3%

ZIP Codes in Monroe, MI

Side-by-side: Compare 48162 vs 48161 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
48162 29,344 199 America/Detroit
48161 26,470 228 America/Detroit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Monroe, MI?
Monroe, MI has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 55,814, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Monroe?
The average median household income across Monroe, MI ZIP codes is $67,645. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
What is the cost of living in Monroe?
The average median home value in Monroe, MI is $188,200. Median rent is $950/month. 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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