ZIP Code 48161
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Monroe County, Michigan.
- Population
- 26,556
- Median household income
- $65,517
- Median home value
- $173,200
+1.2%’19–’23
+26.2%’19–’23
+34.7%’19–’23
ZIP Code 48161 (Monroe County, Michigan) is home to about 26,556 residents. Its median household income of $65,517 runs below the Monroe County figure of $75,272.
Between 2019 and 2023, ZIP Code 48161's population grew 1.2% from 26,254 to 26,556, while its median gross rent rose 23.1% from $776 to $955.
White (non-Hispanic) residents are the largest group, 85.4% of the population. 82.2% of workers drive to work alone.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 26,556
- Median age
- 42.6 yrs
- Median household income
- $65,517
- Median home value
- $173,200
- Median gross rent
- $955
- Housing units
- 12,015
- Homeownership rate
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–202326,25426,556
$51,920$65,517
$128,600$173,200
$776$955
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26,254 | $51,920 | $128,600 | $776 |
| 2020 | 26,483 | $53,982 | $140,400 | $805 |
| 2021 | 26,901 | $58,214 | $146,000 | $858 |
| 2022 | 26,775 | $60,330 | $160,800 | $939 |
| 2023 | 26,556 | $65,517 | $173,200 | $955 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 55.4%
5 to 1713.2%
18 to 247.7%
25 to 3414.2%
35 to 4411.5%
45 to 5413.4%
55 to 6415.2%
65 to 7411.1%
75 and over8.3%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,435 | 5.4% |
| 5 to 17 | 3,502 | 13.2% |
| 18 to 24 | 2,047 | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 | 3,782 | 14.2% |
| 35 to 44 | 3,047 | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 | 3,562 | 13.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 4,039 | 15.2% |
| 65 to 74 | 2,942 | 11.1% |
| 75 and over | 2,200 | 8.3% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 22,673 | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,226 | 4.6% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 43 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,234 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,217 | 4.6% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma10.8%
High school graduate35.9%
Some college or associate's33.9%
Bachelor's degree11.6%
Graduate or professional degree7.8%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 2,109 | 10.8% |
| High school graduate | 7,036 | 35.9% |
| Some college or associate's | 6,629 | 33.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,274 | 11.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1,524 | 7.8% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 24 min
Drove alone82.2%
Carpooled7.1%
Public transit0.3%
Walked1.5%
Bicycle0.3%
Worked from home6.8%
Other means1.9%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 9,383 | 82.2% |
| Carpooled | 809 | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 32 | 0.3% |
| Walked | 166 | 1.5% |
| Bicycle | 37 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home | 772 | 6.8% |
| Other means | 218 | 1.9% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 4,019 | 37.8% |
| 15 to 29 min | 3,065 | 28.8% |
| 30 to 44 min | 1,543 | 14.5% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1,271 | 11.9% |
| 60+ min | 747 | 7.0% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.27
- Poverty rate
- 16.5% (4,300 of 25,998)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 6,962 | 60.9% |
| Nonfamily households | 4,472 | 39.1% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1967
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 11,434 | 95.2% |
| Vacant | 581 | 4.8% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 8,560 | 74.9% |
| Renter-occupied | 2,874 | 25.1% |
1-unit, detached67.6%
1-unit, attached3.8%
2 to 4 units7.9%
5 to 19 units5.1%
20 or more units3.5%
Mobile home & other12.1%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 8,127 | 67.6% |
| 1-unit, attached | 462 | 3.8% |
| 2 to 4 units | 944 | 7.9% |
| 5 to 19 units | 612 | 5.1% |
| 20 or more units | 418 | 3.5% |
| Mobile home & other | 1,452 | 12.1% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 48161
- Land area
- 45 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.85 sq mi
- Center point
- 41.9072, -83.4725
Counties this ZIP covers
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21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)