PlainZIP

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
$83,204
Median income
$231,100
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,088. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $231,100 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,032 monthly, and 83.7% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48145 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 48145

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Salle, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48145.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48145?

49.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$42,088

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48145 ranks nationally

La Salle, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,204 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,297

Total Housing Units

1,212

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$231,100

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48145 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 48145 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 48145 ranks #3 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 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

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 La Salle, MI Michigan

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.

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