PlainZIP

Maybee, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48159

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

2,582
33/sq mi
$74,519
Median income
$234,600
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48159 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48159 covers 79.2 square miles in Maybee, Monroe County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,582 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48159 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,519 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,676. Local economic indicators show a 9.7% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $234,600 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,040 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48159 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 48159

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maybee, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48159.

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 48159, Maybee, 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

2,582

Population

79.2

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48159?

46.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$74,519

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$38,676

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48159 ranks nationally

Maybee, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,519 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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,141

Total Housing Units

1,079

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$234,600

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,040

Median Rent

1955

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

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48159 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 123
2021 +12.3% 138
2022 +10.3% 153
2023 -0.0% 153
2024 +12.7% 172

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 48159, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,534,000.

26

Businesses

147

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 19.2%
Retail trade 3 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.5%

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 48159 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 48159 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 48159 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 48159 ranks #7 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
48191 Willis, MI 4,054 6.6 mi
48190 Whittaker, MI 107 7.7 mi
48117 Carleton, MI 10,124 7.6 mi
48140 Ida, MI 3,095 10.0 mi
48131 Dundee, MI 6,764 7.3 mi
48162 Monroe, MI 29,344 7.5 mi
48160 Milan, MI 13,785 7.5 mi
48161 Monroe, MI 26,470 9.1 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 Maybee, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48159 in? ▼
ZIP code 48159 (Maybee) 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 48159? ▼
ZIP code 48159 in Maybee, MI has a population of 2,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48159? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48159 is $74,519, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48159? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48159 is $234,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48159? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48159 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48159? ▼
ZIP code 48159 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48159? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48159 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48159? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48159 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 48159? ▼
In ZIP code 48159, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 48159? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48159 is 31.6 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 48159? ▼
In ZIP code 48159, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48159? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48159 is 9.7% 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.