48145 ZIP Code — La Salle, MI

Monroe County, Michigan

ZIP code 48145 is located in La Salle, Michigan, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 16.96 square miles and serves a population of 2,817 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 48145

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,531. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 48145 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,817

population

16.96

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48145 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48145

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48145. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Salle	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,817
Population density	166 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	16.96 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	41.8530
Longitude	-83.4633
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	734

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,817

Population

166

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$74,531

Median household income

$34,568

Per capita income

$216,600

Median home value

$1,057

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,044

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

139

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

138

150

35–44

178

179

45–54

213

118

55–59

141

101

60–64

121

111

65–74

133

75–84

108

85+

107

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	555	19.7%
18 and over	2,262	80.3%
65 and over	639	22.7%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,709	95%
Two or more races	91	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%
Other race	6	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$74,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,600
Median rent / month	$1,057
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	21.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	63.4%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.7%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	609	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	197	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	330	27.9%
Households with children under 18	299	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	483	40.9%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	22.9%
Married	59.1%	51.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	18.9%
Divorced	7.0%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.9%
Kindergarten	15	2.4%
Elementary school	300	48.5%
High school	111	18.0%
College / grad school	162	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.9%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 6.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Information 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,684	95.3%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,779	98.7%
Born in same state	2,779	98.7%
Born in different state	2,028	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.3%
Not a US citizen	20	52.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	317	11.3%
French	181	6.4%
Arab	180	6.4%
English	72	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	70	2.5%
German	42	1.5%
Polish	26	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	83.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48145

What city is ZIP code 48145 in?

ZIP code 48145 is primarily assigned to La Salle, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48145 in?

ZIP code 48145 falls within Monroe County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48145 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 48145 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48145 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48145 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48145?

ZIP code 48145 has an estimated population of 2,817 residents, with a density of 166 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48145?

The median home value in ZIP code 48145 is $216,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 48145 in?

ZIP code 48145 observes the EST timezone.