Erie, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48133
Monroe County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,753
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,388
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Erie pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48133 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48133 (Erie, MI) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 139.1 in 2023 to 154.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48133 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erie, Monroe County, Michigan, home to 5,753 residents across 69.9 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48133 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,388 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,875. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,400 (16% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $988; owner occupancy is 91.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 48133 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,875
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48133 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Erie, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,388 Top 40% higher than 60% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,627housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43612
Toledo (43612)
29,674 residents
- 43605
Toledo (43605)
28,346 residents
- 48161
Monroe (48161)
26,470 residents
- 48182
Temperance (48182)
21,708 residents
- 43611
Toledo (43611)
19,207 residents
- 43608
Toledo (43608)
16,515 residents
- 48133 5,753
Erie (48133)
5,753 residents
- 48145 3,503
La Salle (48145)
3,503 residents
- 48157 1,436
Luna Pier (48157)
1,436 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48133 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48133 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48182
Temperance (48182)
$84,375 median income
- 48145
La Salle (48145)
$83,204 median income
- 48177
Samaria (48177)
$81,818 median income
- 48133
Erie (48133)
$74,388 median income
- 43434
Harbor View (43434)
$72,083 median income
- 48161
Monroe (48161)
$67,414 median income
- 43611
Toledo (43611)
$62,042 median income
- 48157
Luna Pier (48157)
$61,641 median income
- 43612
Toledo (43612)
$50,728 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48133 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48133, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,753 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48133 in?
ZIP code 48133 (Erie) is located in Monroe County, Michigan. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48133?
ZIP code 48133 in Erie, MI has a population of 5,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48133?
The median household income in ZIP 48133 is $74,388, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48133?
The median home value in ZIP 48133 is $184,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48133?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48133 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48133?
ZIP code 48133 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 990 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48133?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48133 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Manufacturing (12), Construction (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48133?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48133 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48133?
In ZIP code 48133, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48133?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48133 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48133?
In ZIP code 48133, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48133?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48133 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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