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Temperance, MI
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48182.
Population
8,914
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,933
ZIP codes
1
Temperance and its ZIP codes
Temperance at a glance
- Temperance is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $81,503, 12% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,100 (8% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,321 a month.
Local data for Temperance, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Temperance, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,503
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,321/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,784), Polish Americans (1,486), Irish Americans (1,391).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Temperance.
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
$1.13B
FY 2026, $7,327 per person
How people get to work
Temperance, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Temperance, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Temperance, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Temperance
1 in or overlapping Temperance. Population shown
Cities near Temperance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LambertvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Luna PierCity | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| Toledo, OHCity | 7.6 mi | 80.5 |
| Ottawa Hills, OHVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Sylvania, OHCity | 8.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Harbor View, OHVillage | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| IdaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Oregon, OHCity | 11 mi | 28.5 |
| PetersburgCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Northwood, OHCity | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| South MonroeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Holland, OHVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| West MonroeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Walbridge, OHVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MonroeCity | 14 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Temperance, MI in?
- Temperance is in Monroe County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Temperance, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Temperance include 48182.
- What is the population of Temperance, MI?
- About 8,914 people live in Temperance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Temperance?
- Nearby places include Lambertville (2.9 mi), Luna Pier (7 mi), Toledo, OH (7.6 mi), Ottawa Hills, OH (7.7 mi), Sylvania, OH (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023