48161 ZIP Code, Monroe, MI
48161 is a ZIP code in Monroe, Michigan in Monroe County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48162, 48145 and 48140. 26,304 people live here in 11,293 households. With about 587 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $67,414, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Monroe, MI
- County: Monroe County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 26,304
- Median household income: $67,414
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,304 |
| Households | 11,293 |
| Median household income | $67,414 |
| Income per person | $35,777 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Homeowners | 76.4% |
| Median home value | $176,200 |
| Median rent | $975 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% |
| Broadband internet | 88.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.4% |
| $25–35K | 9.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 10.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.1% |
| Owned outright | 31.3% |
| Rented | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.9% |
| Townhome | 4.3% |
| 2–4 units | 7.4% |
| 5–19 units | 5.9% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 12.1% |
Businesses in 48161
505 business establishments with 9,089 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 93
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 69
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 65
- Accommodation and Food Services: 47
- Finance and Insurance: 44
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 36
- Construction: 34
- Manufacturing: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48162 — Monroe city, MI (4.3 mi)
- 48145 (4.4 mi)
- 48140 — Ida CDP, MI (5.8 mi)
- 48157 — Luna Pier city, MI (6.6 mi)
- 48133 — Luna Pier city, MI (8.7 mi)
- 48159 — Maybee village, MI (9 mi)
- 48177 (9 mi)
- 48182 — Temperance CDP, MI (9.9 mi)
Areas that include 48161
- Monroe, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- South Monroe, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- West Monroe, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monroe County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48161, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48161 in?
- 48161 is a Monroe, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Monroe, 5% lies inside South Monroe and 3% lies inside West Monroe; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48161 in?
- 48161 is in Monroe County.
- What is the population of 48161?
- About 26,304 people (±658), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,571.
- What is the median household income in 48161?
- $67,414 (±$4,957), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48161?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48161 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48161?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48162 (4.3 mi, Monroe), 48145 (4.4 mi), 48140 (5.8 mi, Ida), 48157 (6.6 mi, Luna Pier), 48133 (8.7 mi, Luna Pier) and 48159 (9 mi, Maybee).
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