48161 ZIP Code – Monroe, Michigan

48161 is a large ZIP code in Monroe, Michigan, part of Monroe County with a population of approximately 26,775 residents. The median household income is $60,330 — near the Michigan average and below the national average. At $160,800, median home values run below the national average, with 76.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $939 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.5%, above the national average. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 42.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 48145, 48162, 48140.

ZIP Code 48161 Data

Population 26,775
Median Household Income $60,330
Median Home Value $160,800
Median Rent $939
Median Age 42.6
Unemployment Rate 7.2%
Poverty Rate 16.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%
County Monroe County
State Michigan

ZIP 48161 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 48161MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population26k10k10k
Median Household Income$60k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$160k$190k$258k
Median Rent$939$949$1,088
Median Age42.644.743.2
Unemployment Rate7.2%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate16.5%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher19.4%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
48145 LA SALLE 2,817 $74,531
48162 MONROE 28,740 $67,774
48140 IDA 3,414 $103,611
48157 LUNA PIER 1,225 $48,073
48133 ERIE 6,711 $67,802