PlainZIP

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
$57,899
Median income
$171,300
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,000. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $171,300 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $691 monthly, and 86.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 48422 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sanilac 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 48422

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Croswell, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48422.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48422?

44.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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

$32,000

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48422 ranks nationally

Croswell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,899 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,801

Total Housing Units

2,643

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$171,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48422 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 48422 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 48422 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 48422 ranks #3 of 4 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
48401 Applegate, MI 1,439 6.3 mi
48450 Lexington, MI 4,780 5.5 mi
48032 Jeddo, MI 2,322 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sanilac County

48471 standard
Sandusky, MI
Pop: 5,745
48453 standard
Marlette, MI
Pop: 5,146
48416 standard
Brown City, MI
Pop: 5,002
48450 standard
Lexington, MI
Pop: 4,780
48427 standard
Deckerville, MI
Pop: 2,879
48419 standard
Carsonville, MI
Pop: 2,740

Related Areas

Sanilac County Croswell, MI Michigan

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.

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