🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48157

Luna Pier

ZIP Code 48157 is a standard zip code serving Luna Pier, Luna Pier, Michigan (MI), in Monroe County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,436 with a median household income of $46,354. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Monroe
City: Luna Pier
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.814600
Longitude: -83.438200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 0.96 mi²
Population Density: 1495.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.825640°N, 41.800869°S, -83.412900°E, -83.455154°W

With 1,436 residents spread across 0.96 square miles, this area has a population density of 1495.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,436

Population

30th percentile

$46,354

Median Income

45th percentile

$112,300

Median Home Value

40th percentile

0.96 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48157 is $46,354, and the median home value is $112,300.

Housing

702

Total Units

608

Occupied Units

86.6%

Occupancy Rate

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