PlainZIP

Port Huron, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48060

St. Clair County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,831
756/sq mi
$53,018
Median income
$160,900
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Huron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
756
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, with 40,831 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 756 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48060 reports a modest median household income of $53,018 (28% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,179. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $160,900 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,019 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 48060 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Clair County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Huron, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48060.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48060, Port Huron, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,831

Population

54.0

Area (sq mi)

756

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48060?

39.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,018

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$32,179

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48060 ranks nationally

Port Huron, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,018 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,277

Total Housing Units

17,167

Occupied Units

1,110

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$160,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,019

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48060 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 118
2021 +15.2% 136
2022 +9.6% 149
2023 +9.5% 163
2024 +6.8% 174

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 884 business establishments in ZIP 48060, employing approximately 16,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $836,425,000.

884

Businesses

16,352

Employees

$836.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 168 19.0%
Retail trade 139 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 87 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 84 9.5%
Manufacturing 62 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 6.3%
Finance and insurance 51 5.8%
Construction 47 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 40 4.5%
Wholesale trade 37 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 2.7%
Information 16 1.8%
Educational services 15 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.4%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48060 vs 48040 →

ZIP 48060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48060 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48040 Marysville, MI 9,956 4.8 mi
48074 Smiths Creek, MI 9,356 5.4 mi
48059 Fort Gratiot, MI 15,123 7.4 mi
48049 North Street, MI 5,582 6.9 mi
48079 Saint Clair, MI 12,304 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

48059 standard
Fort Gratiot, MI
Pop: 15,123
48079 standard
Saint Clair, MI
Pop: 12,304
48001 standard
Algonac, MI
Pop: 11,986
48040 standard
Marysville, MI
Pop: 9,956
48074 standard
Smiths Creek, MI
Pop: 9,356
48039 standard
Marine City, MI
Pop: 7,807

Related Areas

St. Clair County Port Huron, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48060 in? ▼
ZIP code 48060 (Port Huron) is located in St. Clair County, Michigan. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48060? ▼
ZIP code 48060 in Port Huron, MI has a population of 40,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48060 is $53,018, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48060 is $160,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48060 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48060? ▼
ZIP code 48060 has 884 business establishments employing approximately 16,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48060 are: Health care and social assistance (168), Retail trade (139), Other services (except public administration) (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48060 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48060? ▼
In ZIP code 48060, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48060? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48060 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48060? ▼
In ZIP code 48060, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48060 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.