ZIP Code 48179 Demographics

Monroe County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 48179 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,613

↓ 97.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$85,852

↑ +18.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$221,300

↑ +9.4% vs county

Median Age

41.3 yrs

↑ 3.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↑ 15.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 48179 compares to Monroe County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 48179 $86k Monroe $73k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 48179 $221k Monroe $202k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

77.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,308

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 48179 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$221,300
Down Payment (20%)$44,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,405P&I: $1119 | Tax: $221 | Ins: $65
Rent (Local Median)
$1,308
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $97/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 48179, sorted by distance.

48173 3.4 mi away wayne county 48166 4.0 mi away monroe county 48134 5.3 mi away wayne county 48183 7.1 mi away wayne county 48138 8.4 mi away wayne county 48193 9.8 mi away wayne county 45830 89.3 mi away putnam county 45820 93.5 mi away allen 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 48179 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.