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ZIP Code 48161
West Monroe, MI, Monroe County
Population
26,304
Land area
44.8sq mi
People per sq mi
587
City
West Monroe
ZIP 48161 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48161 at a glance
- ZIP 48161 (West Monroe) is about 3.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,414, 7% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,200 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48161
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48161, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,414
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$176,200
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
505
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,089
$542M annual payroll
PPP loans
$35.84M
490 loans
Campaign donations
$44.13K
11% D, 40% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48161, 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 ZIP 48161, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 48161
ZIP codes near 48161
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48162Monroe | 3.5 mi | 57.5 |
| 48145Luna Pier | 4.1 mi | 17 |
| 48140Ida | 6.6 mi | 26.3 |
| 48157Luna Pier | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| 48133Luna Pier | 8.6 mi | 27.2 |
| 48159Maybee | 9 mi | 32.1 |
| 48117Carleton | 9.5 mi | 54.1 |
| 48177Temperance | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| 48166Woodland Beach | 9.6 mi | 26.6 |
| 48182Temperance | 11 mi | 39.2 |
| 48131Dundee | 11 mi | 50.1 |
| 49270Petersburg | 13 mi | 44.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48161?
- ZIP code 48161 is in West Monroe, MI (Monroe County).
- What county is ZIP code 48161 in?
- ZIP code 48161 is mostly in Monroe County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48161?
- About 26,304 people live in the 48161 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.