City

Temperance, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Michigan

👥20,705Population
💰$83,155Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$239,800Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,908 (27.4%)
Some College1,587 (11.1%)
Associates2,026 (14.2%)
Bachelors2,378 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree4,341 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College11.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,155 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$239,800 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,306/mo
Total Housing Units8,637
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Temperance, MI

Temperance is a city in Michigan, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,705 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Temperance is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,155 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Temperance is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,306 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Temperance is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.09%).

Temperance, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Temperance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48182 20,705 $83,155 $239,800 $1,306 3.3% 47.1% 83.1%