ZIP Code 48161 Demographics

Monroe County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48161 compared to county averages.

Total Population

26,775

↓ 82.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,330

↓ 16.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$160,800

↓ 20.5% vs county

Median Age

41.2 yrs

↑ 3.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.3%

↓ +63.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48161 compares to Monroe County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48161 $60k Monroe $73k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48161 $161k Monroe $202k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

73.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$939

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48161 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$160,800
Down Payment (20%)$32,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,021P&I: $813 | Tax: $161 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$939
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $82/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48161, sorted by distance.

48145 4.0 mi away monroe county 48162 4.1 mi away monroe county 48140 5.9 mi away monroe county 48159 9.1 mi away monroe county 48117 10.3 mi away monroe county 48191 15.4 mi away washtenaw county 48164 15.7 mi away wayne county 48190 16.7 mi away washtenaw county

About Monroe County

Monroe County is located in Michigan and has a total population of 154,823. The county's median household income is $72,573 and median home value is $202,200. ZIP code 48161 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Monroe County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.