PlainZIP

Kinde, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48445

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

1,370
9/sq mi
$51,645
Median income
$121,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kinde pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48445 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48445 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kinde, Huron County, Michigan, home to just 1,370 residents across 145.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48445 reports a modest median household income of $51,645 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,620. Poverty here runs at 13.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $121,600 for a typical home value (45% below the state average), with rent averaging $740 a month; 81.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Huron County, letting you compare 48445 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48445

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kinde, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48445.

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 48445, Kinde, 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

1,370

Population

145.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48445?

49.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$51,645

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$34,620

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48445 ranks nationally

Kinde, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,645 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

706

Total Housing Units

545

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$740

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 48445, employing approximately 366 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,586,000.

25

Businesses

366

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 32.0%
Manufacturing 4 16.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 48445 vs 48467 →

ZIP 48445 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 48445 ranks #3 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 48445 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 48445 ranks #4 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
48467 Port Austin, MI 2,337 3.9 mi
48432 Filion, MI 636 3.7 mi
48413 Bad Axe, MI 7,551 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

48413 standard
Bad Axe, MI
Pop: 7,551
48441 standard
Harbor Beach, MI
Pop: 4,085
48759 standard
Sebewaing, MI
Pop: 3,293
48755 standard
Pigeon, MI
Pop: 3,110
48475 standard
Ubly, MI
Pop: 2,766
48725 standard
Caseville, MI
Pop: 2,464

Related Areas

Huron County Kinde, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48445 in? ▼
ZIP code 48445 (Kinde) is located in Huron County, Michigan. Huron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huron-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48445? ▼
ZIP code 48445 in Kinde, MI has a population of 1,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48445? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48445 is $51,645, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48445? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48445 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48445? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48445 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48445? ▼
ZIP code 48445 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48445? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48445 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48445? ▼
In ZIP code 48445, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48445? ▼
In ZIP code 48445, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48445? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48445 is 13.4% 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.