PlainZIP

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
$52,962
Median income
$198,100
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
43th 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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,042. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $198,100 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of $847 monthly, and 85.8% of units 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. To put 48450 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 48450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, MI

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 48450 ranks nationally

Lexington, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,962 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 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)

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

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ZIP 48450 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 48450 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 48450 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 48450 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
48422 Croswell, MI 6,400 5.5 mi
48032 Jeddo, MI 2,322 9.1 mi
48401 Applegate, MI 1,439 9.0 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
48427 standard
Deckerville, MI
Pop: 2,879
48419 standard
Carsonville, MI
Pop: 2,740

Related Areas

Sanilac County Lexington, MI Michigan

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.

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