PlainZIP

Port Sanilac, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48469

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

1,245
61/sq mi
$56,023
Median income
$162,700
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48469 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48469 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Sanilac, Sanilac County, Michigan, home to just 1,245 residents across 20.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48469 reports a modest median household income of $56,023 (24% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,676. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $162,700 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $926 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 48469 in local context, 2 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 48469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Sanilac, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48469.

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 48469, Port Sanilac, 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

1,245

Population

20.4

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48469?

56.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$56,023

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$41,676

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48469 ranks nationally

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

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

$56,023 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,012

Total Housing Units

650

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$162,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1974

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48469 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.3% 136
2020 +7.0% 145
2021 +4.4% 152
2022 +12.9% 171
2024 – 182

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 33 business establishments in ZIP 48469, employing approximately 172 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,404,000.

33

Businesses

172

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.2%
Retail trade 4 12.1%
Construction 3 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 9.1%

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 48469 vs 48419 →

ZIP 48469 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 48469 ranks #3 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 48469 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 48469 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
48419 Carsonville, MI 2,740 4.9 mi
48401 Applegate, MI 1,439 8.1 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
48450 standard
Lexington, MI
Pop: 4,780
48427 standard
Deckerville, MI
Pop: 2,879

Related Areas

Sanilac County Port Sanilac, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48469 in? ▼
ZIP code 48469 (Port Sanilac) 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 48469? ▼
ZIP code 48469 in Port Sanilac, MI has a population of 1,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48469? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48469 is $56,023, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48469? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48469 is $162,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48469? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48469 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48469? ▼
ZIP code 48469 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48469? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48469 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48469? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48469 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 48469? ▼
In ZIP code 48469, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 48469? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48469 is 35.1 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 48469? ▼
In ZIP code 48469, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48469? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48469 is 14.7% 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.