City

Erie, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Michigan

👥6,711Population
💰$65,867Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$181,400Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 4.3%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic6.6%
Black0.2%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,570 (37.2%)
Some College649 (15.4%)
Associates473 (11.2%)
Bachelors602 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree875 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,867 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$181,400 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units2,646
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Erie, MI

Erie is a city in Michigan, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,711 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Erie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,867 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Erie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erie is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.82%).

Erie, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Erie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48133 6,711 $65,867 $181,400 $851 9.2% 35.0% 91.5%