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Brown City, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48416

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

5,002
17/sq mi
$66,474
Median income
$222,000
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brown City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48416 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48416 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brown City, Sanilac County, Michigan, home to 5,002 residents across 290.8 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48416 reports a modest median household income of $66,474 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,671. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $222,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $723 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48416, plus 6 more within Sanilac County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 48416

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brown City, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48416.

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 48416, Brown City, 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

5,002

Population

290.8

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48416?

42.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$66,474

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$31,671

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48416 ranks nationally

Brown City, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,474 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,038

Total Housing Units

1,902

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$222,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$723

Median Rent

1976

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

148

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+48%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48416 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 108
2021 +17.3% 127
2022 +3.6% 131
2023 +13.3% 148
2024 -0.5% 148

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 48416, employing approximately 752 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,418,000.

87

Businesses

752

Employees

$31.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 16.1%
Retail trade 13 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.3%
Manufacturing 8 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 9.2%
Finance and insurance 7 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.9%
Wholesale trade 5 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.6%

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 48416 vs 48453 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48453 Marlette, MI 5,146 9.1 mi

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Related Areas

Sanilac County Brown City, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48416 in? ▼
ZIP code 48416 (Brown City) is located in Sanilac County, Michigan. Sanilac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sanilac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48416? ▼
ZIP code 48416 in Brown City, MI has a population of 5,002 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48416? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48416 is $66,474, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48416? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48416 is $222,000, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48416? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48416 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48416? ▼
ZIP code 48416 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48416? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48416 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48416? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48416 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. 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 48416? ▼
In ZIP code 48416, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 48416? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48416 is 35.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48416? ▼
In ZIP code 48416, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48416? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48416 is 14.8% 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.