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Ida, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48140

Monroe County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,095
45/sq mi
$109,257
Median income
$288,400
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ida pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48140 covers 68.9 square miles in Ida, Monroe County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,095 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48140 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,257 (49% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,739. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $288,400 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $979 monthly, and 93.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48140 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 48140

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ida, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48140.

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 48140, Ida, 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

3,095

Population

68.9

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48140?

34.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$109,257

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$37,739

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48140 ranks nationally

Ida, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,257 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,260

Total Housing Units

1,202

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$288,400

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$979

Median Rent

1971

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48140 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 130
2021 +6.9% 139
2022 +10.2% 153
2023 +15.7% 177
2024 +0.4% 178

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 48140, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,857,000.

48

Businesses

283

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 18.8%
Retail trade 8 16.7%
Construction 6 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.3%
Finance and insurance 3 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.3%

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 48140 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 48140 ranks #8 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 48140 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 48140 ranks the highest 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
48177 Samaria, MI 218 5.3 mi
48182 Temperance, MI 21,708 6.2 mi
49270 Petersburg, MI 5,874 5.3 mi
48161 Monroe, MI 26,470 5.9 mi
48145 La Salle, MI 3,503 6.4 mi
48159 Maybee, MI 2,582 10.0 mi
48144 Lambertville, MI 9,952 9.2 mi
48131 Dundee, MI 6,764 7.5 mi
48133 Erie, MI 5,753 8.5 mi
48157 Luna Pier, MI 1,436 8.7 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 Ida, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48140 in? ▼
ZIP code 48140 (Ida) 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 48140? ▼
ZIP code 48140 in Ida, MI has a population of 3,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48140? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48140 is $109,257, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48140? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48140 is $288,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48140? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48140 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48140? ▼
ZIP code 48140 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48140? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48140 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48140? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48140 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 48140? ▼
In ZIP code 48140, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 48140? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48140 is 31.7 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 48140? ▼
In ZIP code 48140, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48140? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48140 is 4.3% 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.