PlainZIP

Monroe, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48162

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

29,344
199/sq mi
$67,876
Median income
$200,200
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroe pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
199
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48162 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48162 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, with 29,344 residents across 147.5 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48162 reports a modest median household income of $67,876 (7% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,647. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $200,200 (9% below the state average), median rent at $925 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48162 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 48162

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48162.

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 48162, Monroe, 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

29,344

Population

147.5

Area (sq mi)

199

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48162?

43.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$67,876

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$36,647

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48162 ranks nationally

Monroe, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,876 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,908

Total Housing Units

12,031

Occupied Units

877

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$200,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1967

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

151

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+51%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48162 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 110
2021 +11.4% 122
2022 +10.8% 135
2023 +6.7% 144
2024 +4.5% 151

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 540 business establishments in ZIP 48162, employing approximately 10,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $492,350,000.

540

Businesses

10,056

Employees

$492.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 121 22.4%
Retail trade 104 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 76 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.4%
Construction 32 5.9%
Manufacturing 24 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.1%
Finance and insurance 20 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.7%
Wholesale trade 16 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.7%
Information 9 1.7%
Educational services 5 0.9%

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 48162 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 48162 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48162 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 48162 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
48161 Monroe, MI 26,470 4.1 mi
48117 Carleton, MI 10,124 6.3 mi
48145 La Salle, MI 3,503 7.7 mi
48157 Luna Pier, MI 1,436 10.1 mi
48166 Newport, MI 11,569 7.5 mi
48159 Maybee, MI 2,582 7.5 mi
48140 Ida, MI 3,095 9.3 mi
48134 Flat Rock, MI 21,408 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

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
48131 standard
Dundee, MI
Pop: 6,764

Related Areas

Monroe County Monroe, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48162 in? ▼
ZIP code 48162 (Monroe) 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 48162? ▼
ZIP code 48162 in Monroe, MI has a population of 29,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48162? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48162 is $67,876, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48162? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48162 is $200,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48162? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48162 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48162? ▼
ZIP code 48162 has 540 business establishments employing approximately 10,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48162? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48162 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Retail trade (104), Accommodation and food services (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48162? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48162 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 48162? ▼
In ZIP code 48162, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 48162? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48162 is 23.6 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 48162? ▼
In ZIP code 48162, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48162? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48162 is 13.8% 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.