PlainZIP

Marlette, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48453

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

5,146
19/sq mi
$53,676
Median income
$163,800
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48453 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan, home to 5,146 residents across 276.7 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48453 reports a modest median household income of $53,676 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,692. Poverty here runs at 18.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $163,800 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $896 a month; 76.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sanilac County, letting you compare 48453 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 48453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlette, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48453.

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 48453, Marlette, 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

5,146

Population

276.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48453?

39.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$53,676

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$28,692

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48453 ranks nationally

Marlette, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,676 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,198

Total Housing Units

1,984

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$163,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$896

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

123

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+23%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48453 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +23% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.7% 103
2021 +12.1% 115
2022 +3.8% 120
2023 +1.9% 122
2024 +1.1% 123

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 128 business establishments in ZIP 48453, employing approximately 1,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,314,000.

128

Businesses

1,915

Employees

$93.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.5%
Construction 14 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.6%
Manufacturing 8 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.7%
Wholesale trade 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.3%

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 48453 vs 48416 →

ZIP 48453 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 48453 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48453 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 48453 ranks #3 of 3 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
48416 Brown City, MI 5,002 9.1 mi
48727 Clifford, MI 1,269 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sanilac County

48422 standard
Croswell, MI
Pop: 6,400
48471 standard
Sandusky, MI
Pop: 5,745
48416 standard
Brown City, MI
Pop: 5,002
48450 standard
Lexington, MI
Pop: 4,780
48427 standard
Deckerville, MI
Pop: 2,879
48419 standard
Carsonville, MI
Pop: 2,740

Related Areas

Sanilac County Marlette, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48453 in? ▼
ZIP code 48453 (Marlette) 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 48453? ▼
ZIP code 48453 in Marlette, MI has a population of 5,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48453 is $53,676, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48453 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48453 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48453? ▼
ZIP code 48453 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 1,915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48453? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48453 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48453? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48453 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 23%. 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 48453? ▼
In ZIP code 48453, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 48453? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48453 is 28.8 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 48453? ▼
In ZIP code 48453, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48453 is 18.9% 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.