ZIP Code 48131
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Dundee · Monroe County · Michigan
- Population
- 6,764
- Median income
- $85,747
- Median home value
- $274,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.6%
- Land area
- 129.6 sq mi
52/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48131 in Dundee, Michigan has a population of 6,764. The median household income is $85,747, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $274,200, 1% below the US average. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48131 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.6 square miles in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,764 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48131 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48131 sits at $85,747 (17% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,965. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $274,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,243 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48131 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48131 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48131.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48131, Dundee, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,764
Population
129.6
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48131?
36.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,747
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$45,965
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,852
Total Housing Units
3,656
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,243
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48131 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 145 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 166 |
| 2023 | -3.8% | 160 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 179 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 175 business establishments in ZIP 48131, employing approximately 3,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $208,492,000.
175
Businesses
3,780
Employees
$208.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 15 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 2.9% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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