ZIP Code 48469
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Port Sanilac · Sanilac County · Michigan
- Population
- 1,245
- Median income
- $56,023
- Median home value
- $162,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.5%
- Land area
- 20.4 sq mi
61/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48469 in Port Sanilac, Michigan has a population of 1,245. The median household income is $56,023, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $162,700, 42% below the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.4 square miles in Port Sanilac, Sanilac County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,245 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48469 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48469 sits at $56,023 (24% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,676. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $162,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $926 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sanilac County, so you can benchmark 48469 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48469.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48469?
56.3
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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