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 High-density area
- $69,592
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48166 (Newport, MI) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.3 in 2023 to 164.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,278. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,800 (7% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,202; 81.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 48166 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 48166
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48166.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48166?
37.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.2%
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?
$69,592
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$35,278
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48166 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Newport, 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)
$69,592 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
5,567housing units
5,567
Total Housing Units
5,248
Occupied Units
319
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48166 vs 48179 →
ZIP 48166 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48183
Trenton (48183)
43,182 residents
- 48162
Monroe (48162)
29,344 residents
- 48134
Flat Rock (48134)
21,408 residents
- 48173 12,700
Rockwood (48173)
12,700 residents
- 48166 11,569
Newport (48166)
11,569 residents
- 48138 10,371
Grosse Ile (48138)
10,371 residents
- 48117 10,124
Carleton (48117)
10,124 residents
- 48164 9,175
New Boston (48164)
9,175 residents
- 48179 3,274
South Rockwood (48179)
3,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48166 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48166 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48138
Grosse Ile (48138)
$126,582 median income
- 48164
New Boston (48164)
$107,827 median income
- 48173
Rockwood (48173)
$94,094 median income
- 48134
Flat Rock (48134)
$92,076 median income
- 48183
Trenton (48183)
$83,508 median income
- 48117
Carleton (48117)
$78,942 median income
- 48179
South Rockwood (48179)
$77,095 median income
- 48166
Newport (48166)
$69,592 median income
- 48162
Monroe (48162)
$67,876 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48166, 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 (11,569 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 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.
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