Croswell, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48422
Sanilac County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,400
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,899
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Croswell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48422 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48422 (Croswell, MI) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.4 in 2023 to 187.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48422 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, home to 6,400 residents across 248.1 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48422 reports a modest median household income of $57,899 (21% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,000. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,300 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $691; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sanilac County, so 48422 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 48422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Croswell, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48422.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 48422, Croswell, 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
6,400
Population
248.1
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48422?
44.5
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$57,899
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$32,000
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48422 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Croswell, 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)
$57,899 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,801housing units
2,801
Total Housing Units
2,643
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$691
Median Rent
1978
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48422 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 116 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 132 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 164 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 181 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 187 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 48422, employing approximately 1,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,407,000.
108
Businesses
1,124
Employees
$51.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.7% |
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 48422 vs 48401 →
ZIP 48422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48422
Croswell (48422)
6,400 residents
- 48450
Lexington (48450)
4,780 residents
- 48032 2,322
Jeddo (48032)
2,322 residents
- 48401 1,439
Applegate (48401)
1,439 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48422 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48032
Jeddo (48032)
$96,875 median income
- 48401
Applegate (48401)
$70,536 median income
- 48422
Croswell (48422)
$57,899 median income
- 48450
Lexington (48450)
$52,962 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48422 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48422, 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 (6,400 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 48422 in?
ZIP code 48422 (Croswell) 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 48422?
ZIP code 48422 in Croswell, MI has a population of 6,400 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48422?
The median household income in ZIP 48422 is $57,899, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48422?
The median home value in ZIP 48422 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48422 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48422?
ZIP code 48422 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48422 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Manufacturing (15), Retail trade (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48422 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 48422?
In ZIP code 48422, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 48422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48422 is 27.8 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 48422?
In ZIP code 48422, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48422 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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