48159 ZIP Code — Maybee, MI

Monroe County, Michigan

ZIP code 48159 is located in Maybee, Michigan, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 32.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,590 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 48159

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 $235,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,146. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48159 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,590

population

32.10

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48159 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48159

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48159. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maybee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,590
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	32.10 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.0414
Longitude	-83.5572
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	734

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,590

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$71,146

Median household income

$37,245

Per capita income

$235,800

Median home value

$1,007

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

952

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

104

137

25–34

141

115

35–44

119

216

45–54

221

55–59

126

60–64

129

134

65–74

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	539	20.8%
18 and over	2,051	79.2%
65 and over	444	17.1%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,344	88.8%
Black or African American	160	6.1%
Two or more races	60	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	51	1.9%
Other race	26	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$71,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,800
Median rent / month	$1,007
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	605	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	212	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	224	21.0%
Households with children under 18	319	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	30.0%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	29.0%
Married	57.2%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	7.7%
Divorced	7.0%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.8%
Kindergarten	22	4.4%
Elementary school	203	40.4%
High school	156	31.0%
College / grad school	98	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Construction 10.0%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,432	93.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,553	98.6%
Born in same state	2,530	97.7%
Born in different state	2,113	81.6%
Foreign born	23	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.4%
Not a US citizen	14	37.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	257	9.9%
French	257	9.9%
Arab	87	3.4%
Irish	44	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	19	0.7%
German	18	0.7%
English	8	0.3%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48159

What city is ZIP code 48159 in?

ZIP code 48159 is primarily assigned to Maybee, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48159 in?

ZIP code 48159 falls within Monroe County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48159 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 48159 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48159 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 48159 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48159?

ZIP code 48159 has an estimated population of 2,590 residents, with a density of 81 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48159?

The median household income in ZIP code 48159 is $71,146, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48159 in?

ZIP code 48159 observes the EST timezone.