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Sanilac County
Minden City, MI
48456
48456 ZIP Code — Minden City, MI
Sanilac County, Michigan
ZIP code 48456 is located in
Minden City ,
Michigan ,
within Sanilac County .
It covers approximately 44.56 square miles and serves a population of
728 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48456
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,583. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 48456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
728
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
44.56 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
43.6590
Longitude
-82.7418
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.4%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
40.1%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$56,583
Median household income
$119,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 159 21.8% 18 and over 569 78.2% 65 and over 100 13.7% Median age 46.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 709 95.7% Hispanic or Latino 13 1.8% Other race 10 1.3% Two or more races 9 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.4%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
40.1%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 7.8% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 21.0% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 2.9% Median income $56,583
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $119,000 Median rent / month $840 Owner occupied 87.1% Renter occupied 12.9% Vacant 18.0% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 6.6% 1980–1989 8.8% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 1.3% 1950–1959 7.4% 1940–1949 14.1% 1939 or earlier 37.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 21.8% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 27.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 29.8% 2 vehicles 32.0% 3 or more 31.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.7% Electricity 9.4% Propane / LP gas 30.1% Fuel oil 9.4% Wood 13.9% No fuel used 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 185 59.9% Cohabiting couple 18 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 45 14.6% Female householder, no spouse 61 19.7% Households with children under 18 90 29.1% Households with seniors (65+) 76 24.6% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 18.6% Married 59.8% 59.5% Separated 1.9% 1.4% Widowed 0.6% 11.3% Divorced 11.1% 9.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 9.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 7.5% Kindergarten 12 7.5% Elementary school 70 43.5% High school 39 24.2% College / grad school 28 17.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
12.2%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Professional & management
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.7% Service 12.5% Sales & office 9.8% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 33.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.8% Government 14.7% Self-employed 12.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.9% Carpool 10.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 6.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
43.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.0% Retirement income 23.6% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 4.9% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.0% Visited dentist 66.5% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 32 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.5% Under 18 15.1% 18–64 years 17.9% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 45.3% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 3.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 690 94.8% Spanish 3 0.4% Other Indo-European 3 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 723 99.3% Born in same state 720 98.9% Born in different state 697 95.7% Foreign born 3 0.4% Naturalized citizen 5 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 58 8% Arab 36 4.9% French 28 3.8%
Ancestry Count % German 24 3.3% English 21 2.9% Irish 16 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.4% Internet access 88.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48456
What city is ZIP code 48456 in?
ZIP code 48456 is primarily assigned to Minden City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48456 in?
ZIP code 48456 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48456?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 48456 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 48456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48456?
The median home value in ZIP code 48456 is $119,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 48456?
ZIP code 48456 has an estimated population of 728 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48456 in?
ZIP code 48456 observes the EST timezone.
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