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 Moderate-density area
- $74,519
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48159 (Maybee, MI) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.5 in 2023 to 171.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,676. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,600 (7% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,040; 85.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 48159 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 48159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maybee, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48159.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48159?
46.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$74,519
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$38,676
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48159 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Maybee, 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)
$74,519 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,141housing units
1,141
Total Housing Units
1,079
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,600
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48162
Monroe (48162)
29,344 residents
- 48161
Monroe (48161)
26,470 residents
- 48160
Milan (48160)
13,785 residents
- 48117 10,124
Carleton (48117)
10,124 residents
- 48131 6,764
Dundee (48131)
6,764 residents
- 48191 4,054
Willis (48191)
4,054 residents
- 48140 3,095
Ida (48140)
3,095 residents
- 48159 2,582
Maybee (48159)
2,582 residents
- 48190 107
Whittaker (48190)
107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48159 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48159 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
- 48160
Milan (48160)
$103,453 median income
- 48191
Willis (48191)
$102,833 median income
- 48131
Dundee (48131)
$85,747 median income
- 48117
Carleton (48117)
$78,942 median income
- 48190
Whittaker (48190)
$76,875 median income
- 48159
Maybee (48159)
$74,519 median income
- 48162
Monroe (48162)
$67,876 median income
- 48161
Monroe (48161)
$67,414 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48159, 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 (2,582 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 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.
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