🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48160

Milan

ZIP Code 48160 is a standard zip code serving Milan, Milan, Michigan (MI), in Monroe County, United States. It has an estimated population of 13,785 with a median household income of $69,609. 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: Milan
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.091400
Longitude: -83.677600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 80.51 mi²
Water Area: 0.37 mi²
Population Density: 171.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.171902°N, 41.995406°S, -83.540979°E, -83.775442°W

With 13,785 residents spread across 80.51 square miles, this area has a population density of 171.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

13,785

Population

70th percentile

$69,609

Median Income

80th percentile

$151,700

Median Home Value

60th percentile

80.51 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48160 is $69,609, and the median home value is $151,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

5,004

Total Units

4,677

Occupied Units

93.5%

Occupancy Rate

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