ZIP Code 48450

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Lexington · Sanilac County · Michigan

Population
4,780

83/sq mi

Median income
$52,962

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$198,100

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.2%

Median age 63.2

Land area
57.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 48450 in Lexington, Michigan has a population of 4,780. The median household income is $52,962, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $198,100, 29% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.6 square miles in Lexington, Sanilac County, Michigan. The area is home to 4,780 residents, producing a population density of 83 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48450 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48450 sits at $52,962 (28% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,042. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $198,100 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $847 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sanilac County, so you can benchmark 48450 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 48450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48450.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48450, Lexington, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,780

Population

57.6

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48450?

63.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$52,962

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$41,042

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,181

Total Housing Units

2,412

Occupied Units

1,769

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$198,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$847

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48450 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 133
2021 +18.3% 158
2022 +9.4% 173
2023 +24.8% 215
2024 -0.8% 214

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 48450, employing approximately 1,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,041,000.

97

Businesses

1,208

Employees

$63.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 14.4%
Construction 12 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.3%
Finance and insurance 8 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.3%
Manufacturing 7 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
48422 Croswell, MI 6,400 5.5 mi
48032 Jeddo, MI 2,322 9.1 mi
48401 Applegate, MI 1,439 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48450 in?
ZIP code 48450 (Lexington) 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 48450?
ZIP code 48450 in Lexington, MI has a population of 4,780 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48450?
The median household income in ZIP 48450 is $52,962, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48450?
The median home value in ZIP 48450 is $198,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48450 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48450?
ZIP code 48450 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48450 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (14), Construction (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48450?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48450 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 48450?
In ZIP code 48450, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 48450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48450 is 29.5 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 48450?
In ZIP code 48450, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48450 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lexington, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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