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Monroe, MI
City in Monroe County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48162.
Population
20,320
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,246
ZIP codes
1
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 59th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $59,813, 18% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,900 (28% below Michigan) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Monroe, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,813
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$167,900
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,903), Irish Americans (1,946), Polish Americans (1,838).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,304
40,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,327 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
546
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Monroe
1 in or overlapping Monroe. Population shown
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South MonroeCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
| West MonroeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Detroit BeachCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Woodland BeachCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Luna PierCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MaybeeVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.8 |
| IdaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Estral BeachVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CarletonVillage | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| South RockwoodVillage | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| RockwoodCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Flat RockCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| TemperanceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| DundeeVillage | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| GibraltarCity | 16 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, MI in?
- Monroe is in Monroe County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Monroe, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monroe include 48162.
- What is the population of Monroe, MI?
- About 20,320 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include South Monroe (1.8 mi), West Monroe (1.9 mi), Detroit Beach (3.4 mi), Woodland Beach (4.5 mi), Stony Point (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023