ZIP Code 48166
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Newport · Monroe County · Michigan
- Population
- 11,569
- Median income
- $69,592
- Median home value
- $234,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.1%
- Land area
- 68.9 sq mi
168/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48166 in Newport, Michigan has a population of 11,569. The median household income is $69,592, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $234,800, 16% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48166 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.9 square miles in Newport, Monroe County, Michigan. The area is home to 11,569 residents, producing a population density of 168 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48166 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48166 sits at $69,592 (5% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,278. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $234,800 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48166 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48166
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,278
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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