48161 Zip Code Profile

48161 is a rural zip code in Monroe, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $123,600) are fairly typical for the Monroe metro area.

The average family income here is $62,922/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48161 is $51,941.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48161 earn an average of $44,144/year. Women earn only $21,780/year.

11,704 people in 48161 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48161? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.1 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 12,953 men and 13,517 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 13,700 people (out of the 26,470 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 10,511 homes, and 731 businesses every day. 188 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48161 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 614 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 26,470
• White Population: 24,601
• Black Population: 1,630
• Hispanic Population: 1,146
• Asian Population: 239
• Hawaiian Population: 23
• Indian Population: 259
• Male Population: 12,953
• Female Population: 13,517
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Monroe MI
• County: Monroe
• City: Monroe
• Longitude: -83.5
• Latitude: 41.9
• Elevation: 614 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 734

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 11,600
• Drive alone: 10,172
• Carpool: 1,059
• Public transit: 121
• Ride bikes or walk: 188


• Average commute time: 21.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 468
•    5 - 9: 1,858
•    10 - 14: 2,558
•    15 - 19: 1,824
•    20 - 24: 1,217
•    25 - 29: 527
•    30 - 34: 1,031
•    35 - 39: 325
•    40 - 44: 352
•    45 - 59: 790
•    60 - 89: 523
•    90 plus: 127

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $123,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $42,255
• Businesses: 562
• Employees: 11,799
• Annual Payroll: $519,884,000
• Average Family Income: $62,922
• Median Family Income: $43,336
• Average Income for Men: $44,144
• Average Income for Women: $21,780

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 15
• Congressional District Land Area: 961.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 115
• State FIPS Code: 26

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Primary Schools

Custer Elementary School

5003 W. Albain Road

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-4300

Great Parents Great Start

1101 South Raisinville Rd

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 242-5799

Lincoln Elementary School

908 E. 2nd Street

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-4600

South Monroe Elementary School

15488 Eastwood Street

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-5000

Waterloo School

1933 S. Custer Road

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-5100

Middle Schools

Monroe Middle School

503 Washington Street

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-4000

High Schools

Monroe High School

901 Herr Road

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-3400

Other Schools

Monroe County Education Center

1091 S. Raisinville Road

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 322-2610

Monroe County Transition Center

1103 S. Raisinville Road

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 242-5799

Monroe County Youth Center

3600 S Custer Road

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 242-5799

Orchard Center High School

1750 Oak Street

Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 265-3700