Lexington, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48450
Sanilac County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,780
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,962
- Median income Below-median income area
- $198,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48450 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48450 covers 57.6 square miles in Lexington, Sanilac County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,780 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48450 reports a modest median household income of $52,962 (28% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,042. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $198,100 (10% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $847; 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sanilac County, so 48450 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 48450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 48450, Lexington, 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
4,780
Population
57.6
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48450?
63.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$52,962
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$41,042
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48450 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Lexington, 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)
$52,962 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
4,181housing units
4,181
Total Housing Units
2,412
Occupied Units
1,769
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1963
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48450 vs 48422 →
ZIP 48450 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 48450 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48450 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 48450 ranks #4 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 48450, 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 (4,780 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 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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