48471 ZIP Code, Sandusky, MI
48471 is a ZIP code in Sandusky, Michigan in Sanilac County. It covers 101 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48472, 48419 and 48466. 5,414 people live here in 2,327 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $62,844, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sandusky, MI
- County: Sanilac County
- Land area: 101 sq mi
- Population: 5,414
- Median household income: $62,844
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,414 |
| Households | 2,327 |
| Median household income | $62,844 |
| Income per person | $33,600 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Homeowners | 70.9% |
| Median home value | $142,700 |
| Median rent | $795 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 12.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 13.1% |
| 75+ | 8.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.5% |
| Owned outright | 31.9% |
| Rented | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.6% |
| Townhome | 3.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 6.0% |
| 20+ units | 5.9% |
| Mobile / other | 9.2% |
Businesses in 48471
192 business establishments with 2,432 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 33
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 19
- Finance and Insurance: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 15
- Construction: 12
- Manufacturing: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48472 — Snover CDP, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48419 — Carsonville village, MI (9.7 mi)
- 48466 — Peck village, MI (9.8 mi)
- 48427 — Deckerville village, MI (10.2 mi)
- 48453 — Marlette city, MI (10.3 mi)
- 48401 — Applegate village, MI (10.8 mi)
- 48410 (11 mi)
- 48426 (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 48471
- Sandusky, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sanilac County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 17: highest median household income in Sanilac County
- No. 2 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sanilac County
- No. 5 of 17: lowest median age in Sanilac County
- No. 6 of 17: fastest population growth in Sanilac County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48471, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48471 in?
- 48471 is a Sandusky, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Sandusky; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48471 in?
- 48471 is in Sanilac County.
- What is the population of 48471?
- About 5,414 people (±286), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,668.
- What is the median household income in 48471?
- $62,844 (±$6,479), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48471?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48471 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48471?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48472 (8.5 mi, Snover), 48419 (9.7 mi, Carsonville), 48466 (9.8 mi, Peck), 48427 (10.2 mi, Deckerville), 48453 (10.3 mi, Marlette) and 48401 (10.8 mi, Applegate).
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