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Port Austin, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48467

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

2,337
14/sq mi
$53,750
Median income
$172,500
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Austin 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
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48467 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48467 covers 164.6 square miles in Port Austin, Huron County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,337 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48467 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,750. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Median home value sits at $172,500 (21% below the state average), median rent at $744 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48467, plus 6 more within Huron County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48467

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Austin, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48467.

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 48467, Port Austin, 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

2,337

Population

164.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48467?

62.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$53,750

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$45,750

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48467 ranks nationally

Port Austin, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,750 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,861

Total Housing Units

1,296

Occupied Units

1,565

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$172,500

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$744

Median Rent

1975

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48467 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 121
2021 +11.2% 135
2022 +12.1% 151
2023 +48.3% 224
2024 +5.2% 236

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 48467, employing approximately 210 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,680,000.

60

Businesses

210

Employees

$9.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 26.7%
Construction 12 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 10.0%
Finance and insurance 5 8.3%
Retail trade 4 6.7%

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 48467 vs 48445 →

ZIP 48467 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 48467 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 48467 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 48467 ranks #2 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
48445 Kinde, MI 1,370 3.9 mi
48432 Filion, MI 636 7.6 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 Port Austin, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48467 in? ▼
ZIP code 48467 (Port Austin) 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 48467? ▼
ZIP code 48467 in Port Austin, MI has a population of 2,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48467? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48467 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48467? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48467 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48467? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48467 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48467? ▼
ZIP code 48467 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48467? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48467 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48467? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48467 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 48467? ▼
In ZIP code 48467, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 48467? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48467 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48467? ▼
In ZIP code 48467, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48467? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48467 is 14.6% 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.