ZIP Code 48133
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Erie · Monroe County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,753
- Median income
- $74,388
- Median home value
- $184,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.5%
- Land area
- 69.9 sq mi
82/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48133 in Erie, Michigan has a population of 5,753. The median household income is $74,388, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $184,400, 34% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48133 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.9 square miles in Erie, Monroe County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,753 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 48133 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48133 sits at $74,388 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,875. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $184,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $988 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48133 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48133 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 48133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48133.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 48133, Erie, 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
5,753
Population
69.9
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48133?
37.3
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$74,388
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$34,875
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
2,627
Total Housing Units
2,458
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$988
Median Rent
1974
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48133 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 112 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 125 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 135 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 139 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 155 |
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 74 business establishments in ZIP 48133, employing approximately 990 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,383,000.
74
Businesses
990
Employees
$69.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48133 vs 48157 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48157 | Luna Pier, MI | 1,436 | 3.4 mi |
| 43611 | Toledo, OH | 19,207 | 5.4 mi |
| 48145 | La Salle, MI | 3,503 | 4.9 mi |
| 48182 | Temperance, MI | 21,708 | 4.9 mi |
| 48177 | Samaria, MI | 218 | 5.1 mi |
| 43434 | Harbor View, OH | 101 | 6.5 mi |
| 43612 | Toledo, OH | 29,674 | 5.9 mi |
| 48161 | Monroe, MI | 26,470 | 8.8 mi |
| 43608 | Toledo, OH | 16,515 | 7.3 mi |
| 43605 | Toledo, OH | 28,346 | 9.2 mi |
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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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