48133 ZIP Code — Erie, MI

Monroe County, Michigan

ZIP code 48133 is located in Erie, Michigan, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 27.19 square miles and serves a population of 6,711 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 48133

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,802. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48133 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,711

population

27.19

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48133 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48133

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48133. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erie	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,711
Population density	247 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	27.19 sq mi
Water area	5.90 sq mi
Latitude	41.7861
Longitude	-83.4874
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	47.1%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,711

Population

247

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$67,802

Median household income

$31,913

Per capita income

$183,500

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

2,448

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

142

273

5–9

265

398

10–14

387

225

15–19

219

146

20–24

142

355

25–34

345

551

35–44

536

311

45–54

303

166

55–59

161

227

60–64

222

435

65–74

424

132

75–84

129

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,911	28.5%
18 and over	4,800	71.5%
65 and over	1,191	17.7%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Two or more races 5%

Other race 4.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,992	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	487	6.8%
Two or more races	359	5%
Other race	333	4.6%
Black or African American	27	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$67,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,500
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.5%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,302	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	225	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	394	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	450	19.0%
Households with children under 18	728	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	767	32.3%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	25.2%
Married	50.8%	55.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	8.7%
Divorced	12.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	154	8.3%
Kindergarten	65	3.5%
Elementary school	1,042	55.9%
High school	422	22.7%
College / grad school	180	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Manufacturing 24.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,423	95.7%
Spanish	9	0.1%
Other Indo-European	9	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,676	99.5%
Born in same state	6,676	99.5%
Born in different state	2,920	43.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	0.5%
Not a US citizen	25	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,347	20.1%
Italian	594	8.9%
German	219	3.3%
Arab	180	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	100	1.5%
Irish	39	0.6%
Dutch	2	0%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48133

What city is ZIP code 48133 in?

ZIP code 48133 is primarily assigned to Erie, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48133 in?

ZIP code 48133 falls within Monroe County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48133 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 48133 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48133?

The median home value in ZIP code 48133 is $183,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 48133?

ZIP code 48133 has an estimated population of 6,711 residents, with a density of 247 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48133?

The median household income in ZIP code 48133 is $67,802, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48133 in?

ZIP code 48133 observes the EST timezone.