PlainZIP

Deckerville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48427

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

2,879
12/sq mi
$56,842
Median income
$156,800
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deckerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48427 covers 250.3 square miles in Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,879 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48427 reports a modest median household income of $56,842 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,668. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $156,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $816 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sanilac County, so you can benchmark 48427 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deckerville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48427.

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 48427, Deckerville, 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

2,879

Population

250.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48427?

46.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$56,842

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,668

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48427 ranks nationally

Deckerville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,842 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,674

Total Housing Units

1,204

Occupied Units

470

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$156,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$816

Median Rent

1968

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

+48.6%

YoY Change (2022)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48427 have increased 48.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -4.6% 122
2019 -3.3% 118
2020 +10.3% 130
2021 +12.7% 146
2022 +48.6% 217

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 48427, employing approximately 471 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,194,000.

59

Businesses

471

Employees

$21.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.9%
Construction 6 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.2%
Finance and insurance 5 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.1%

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 48427 vs 48465 →

ZIP 48427 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 48427 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48427 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 48427 ranks #5 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
48465 Palms, MI 629 5.4 mi
48456 Minden City, MI 858 9.3 mi
48419 Carsonville, MI 2,740 8.3 mi
48434 Forestville, MI 104 10.2 mi
48471 Sandusky, MI 5,745 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sanilac County

48422 standard
Croswell, MI
Pop: 6,400
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
48419 standard
Carsonville, MI
Pop: 2,740

Related Areas

Sanilac County Deckerville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48427 in? ▼
ZIP code 48427 (Deckerville) 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 48427? ▼
ZIP code 48427 in Deckerville, MI has a population of 2,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48427 is $56,842, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48427 is $156,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48427 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48427? ▼
ZIP code 48427 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48427? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48427 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48427? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48427 increased by 48.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 48427? ▼
In ZIP code 48427, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 48427? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48427 is 23.9 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 48427? ▼
In ZIP code 48427, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48427 is 16.0% 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.