City

Monroe, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Monroe County  ·  Michigan

👥54,831Population
💰$67,210Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$182,998Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black3.9%
Asian0.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma380 (1%)
HS Graduate11,834 (32.4%)
Some College6,302 (17.2%)
Associates5,651 (15.5%)
Bachelors4,119 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree8,272 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,210 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$182,997 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units24,713
Vacant Units1,472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Monroe, MI

Monroe is a city in Michigan, located in Monroe County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,831 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Monroe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,210 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,997, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $932 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.66%).

Monroe, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48161 26,556 $65,517 $173,200 $955 7.2% 30.5% 74.9%
48162 28,275 $68,801 $192,200 $912 4.3% 37.1% 76.6%