PlainZIP

Newport, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48166

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

11,569
168/sq mi
$69,592
Median income
$234,800
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48166 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48166 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport, Monroe County, Michigan, home to 11,569 residents across 68.9 square miles, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48166 reports a modest median household income of $69,592 (5% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,278. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. Housing costs here run $234,800 for a typical home value (7% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,202 a month; 81.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 48166 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 48166

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48166.

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 48166, Newport, 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

11,569

Population

68.9

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48166?

37.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$69,592

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$35,278

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48166 ranks nationally

Newport, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,592 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,567

Total Housing Units

5,248

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$234,800

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1995

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48166 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 119
2021 +7.5% 128
2022 +12.9% 144
2023 +5.1% 151
2024 +8.6% 164

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 48166, employing approximately 1,998 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,934,000.

86

Businesses

1,998

Employees

$127.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 12 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 12.8%
Retail trade 10 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.0%
Finance and insurance 5 5.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.5%

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 48166 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 48166 ranks #5 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 48166 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 48166 ranks #8 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
48179 South Rockwood, MI 3,274 4.0 mi
48134 Flat Rock, MI 21,408 8.3 mi
48162 Monroe, MI 29,344 7.5 mi
48173 Rockwood, MI 12,700 7.4 mi
48117 Carleton, MI 10,124 7.4 mi
48183 Trenton, MI 43,182 11.0 mi
48164 New Boston, MI 9,175 10.9 mi
48138 Grosse Ile, MI 10,371 12.4 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
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 Newport, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48166 in? ▼
ZIP code 48166 (Newport) 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 48166? ▼
ZIP code 48166 in Newport, MI has a population of 11,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48166? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48166 is $69,592, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48166? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48166 is $234,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48166? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48166 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48166? ▼
ZIP code 48166 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48166? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48166 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (12), Transportation and warehousing (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48166? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48166 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 48166? ▼
In ZIP code 48166, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 48166? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48166 is 27.9 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 48166? ▼
In ZIP code 48166, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48166? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48166 is 12.0% 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.