La Salle, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48145
Monroe County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,503
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,204
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Salle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48145 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 48145 (La Salle, MI) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 137.5 in 2023 to 157.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48145 covers 43.5 square miles in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,503 residents on file, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48145 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,204 (13% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,088. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $231,100 (5% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,032; 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 48145 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 48145
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Salle, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48145.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 48145, La Salle, 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
3,503
Population
43.5
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48145?
49.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
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?
$83,204
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$42,088
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48145 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
La Salle, 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)
$83,204 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
1,297housing units
1,297
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,100
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,032
Median Rent
1969
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
157
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+57%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48145 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 109 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 121 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 143 |
| 2023 | -4.1% | 138 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 157 |
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 27 business establishments in ZIP 48145, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,200,000.
27
Businesses
119
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 40.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 48145 vs 48157 →
ZIP 48145 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
31,635 residents
- 43612
Toledo (43612)
29,674 residents
- 48162
Monroe (48162)
29,344 residents
- 48161
Monroe (48161)
26,470 residents
- 48182
Temperance (48182)
21,708 residents
- 43611
Toledo (43611)
19,207 residents
- 48133 5,753
Erie (48133)
5,753 residents
- 48145 3,503
La Salle (48145)
3,503 residents
- 48140 3,095
Ida (48140)
3,095 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48145 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48145 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48140
Ida (48140)
$109,257 median income
- 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
- 48162
Monroe (48162)
$67,876 median income
- 48161
Monroe (48161)
$67,414 median income
- 43613
Toledo (43613)
$64,384 median income
- 43611
Toledo (43611)
$62,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48145 ranks #3 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 | 2.8 mi |
| 48161 | Monroe, MI | 26,470 | 4.0 mi |
| 48133 | Erie, MI | 5,753 | 4.9 mi |
| 48162 | Monroe, MI | 29,344 | 7.7 mi |
| 48140 | Ida, MI | 3,095 | 6.4 mi |
| 48177 | Samaria, MI | 218 | 6.9 mi |
| 48182 | Temperance, MI | 21,708 | 7.2 mi |
| 43611 | Toledo, OH | 19,207 | 10.3 mi |
| 43612 | Toledo, OH | 29,674 | 10.7 mi |
| 43613 | Toledo, OH | 31,635 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48145, 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 (3,503 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 48145 in?
ZIP code 48145 (La Salle) 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 48145?
ZIP code 48145 in La Salle, MI has a population of 3,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48145?
The median household income in ZIP 48145 is $83,204, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48145?
The median home value in ZIP 48145 is $231,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48145?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48145 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48145?
ZIP code 48145 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48145?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48145 are: Construction (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48145?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48145 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. 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 48145?
In ZIP code 48145, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 48145?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48145 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48145?
In ZIP code 48145, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48145?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48145 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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