ZIP Code 48469

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Port Sanilac · Sanilac County · Michigan

Population
1,245

61/sq mi

Median income
$56,023

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,700

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.5%

Median age 56.3

Land area
20.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 Code City Population Distance
48419 Carsonville, MI 2,740 4.9 mi
48401 Applegate, MI 1,439 8.1 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Port Sanilac, MI

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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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