48471 ZIP Code
Sandusky, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48471 |
| City/Town: | Sandusky |
| County: | Sanilac |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,613 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,613 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,885 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,511 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,500 |
| Land Area: | 100.9 sq miles
261.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.4194, -82.8521 |
Population Information (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,613 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,850 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,763 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 221 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 433 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 340 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 320 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 325 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 604 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 667 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 613 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 539 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 370 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 721 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 330 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 130 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $733 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,511 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,379 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 132 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,619 | 68.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 760 | 31.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,974 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 110 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 285 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,768 | 44.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 816 | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 373 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 417 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 205 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48471 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,613 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,860 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,675 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,885 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,601 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,428 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 168 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,943 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,877 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 339 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 209 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,240 | 93.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 50 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 53 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 256 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 211 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 297 | 5.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 147 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 131 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48471 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 95 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 120 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 261 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 273 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 334 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 446 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 297 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 265 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 203 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 85 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48471 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,843 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 276 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 85 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 156 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48471 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 162 | 6.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 134 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 459 | 18.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 6 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 337 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 58 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 150 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 125 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 483 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 210 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 87 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 194 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,084 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,427 | 61.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,715 | 48.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 291 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48471 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,690 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 907 | 38.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 628 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 154 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 403 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48471 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,753 | 69.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 92 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 35 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 112 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 123 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 154 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 237 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48471 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 48 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 176 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 356 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 268 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 426 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 271 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 338 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 210 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 409 | 16.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48471 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 215 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 764 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,173 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 226 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 122 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48471 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,293 | 54.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 573 | 24.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 260 | 10.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 74 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 90 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48471 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 192 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 850 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 895 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 442 | 18.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48471 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 191 | 11.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 426 | 26.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 389 | 24.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 246 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 214 | 13.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 102 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 32 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48471 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,098 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $733 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,379 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,052 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 340 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 565 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 597 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 631 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 808 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48471 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,282 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 778 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,110 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 76 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 296 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 460 | 20.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48471 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,132 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 83 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 74 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 581 | 51.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 286 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 108 | 9.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,404 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 281 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,375 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,108 | 20.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 618 | 55.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 385 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48471 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,631 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 918 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 542 | 59.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 363 | 39.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 14 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,584 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 25 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 29 | 116.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 29 | 116.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 29 | 116.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 4.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48471 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,392 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,214 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 178 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 115 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 36 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48471 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,379 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,122 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Sandusky, MI48471