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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
$74,388
Median income
$184,400
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,875. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. Median home value sits at $184,400 (16% below the state average), median rent at $988 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 48133?

37.3

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

How ZIP 48133 ranks nationally

Erie, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,388 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$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

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ZIP 48133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48133 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48133 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

48162 standard
Monroe, MI
Pop: 29,344
48161 standard
Monroe, MI
Pop: 26,470
48182 standard
Temperance, MI
Pop: 21,708
48166 standard
Newport, MI
Pop: 11,569
48117 standard
Carleton, MI
Pop: 10,124
48144 standard
Lambertville, MI
Pop: 9,952

Related Areas

Monroe County Erie, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.