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 Moderate-density area
- $66,474
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brown City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,671. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,000 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $723; 86.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sanilac County, so 48416 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48416?
42.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,671
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48416 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Brown City, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,474 46th percentile higher than 46% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,038housing units
2,038
Total Housing Units
1,902
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48416, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,002 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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