PlainZIP

Port Hope, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48468

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

1,294
8/sq mi
$63,000
Median income
$151,100
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Hope pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48468 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48468 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Hope, Huron County, Michigan, home to just 1,294 residents across 165.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48468 reports a modest median household income of $63,000 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,669. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $151,100 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $638 monthly, and 93.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Huron County, letting you compare 48468 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 →

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 48468, Port Hope, 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

1,294

Population

165.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48468?

57.9

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$63,000

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,669

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48468 ranks nationally

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

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

$63,000 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,067

Total Housing Units

622

Occupied Units

445

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$151,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$638

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 48468, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,440,000.

15

Businesses

46

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 33.3%
Retail trade 3 20.0%

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 48468 vs 48441 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48441 Harbor Beach, MI 4,085 10.0 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 Hope, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48468 in? ▼
ZIP code 48468 (Port Hope) 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 48468? ▼
ZIP code 48468 in Port Hope, MI has a population of 1,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48468? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48468 is $63,000, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48468? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48468 is $151,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48468? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48468 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48468? ▼
ZIP code 48468 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48468? ▼
In ZIP code 48468, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 48468? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48468 is 26.7 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 48468? ▼
In ZIP code 48468, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48468? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48468 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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