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Sanilac County
Port Sanilac, MI
48469
48469 ZIP Code — Port Sanilac, MI
Sanilac County, Michigan
ZIP code 48469 is located in
Port Sanilac ,
Michigan ,
within Sanilac County .
It covers approximately 7.89 square miles and serves a population of
1,295 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 810 .
About ZIP code 48469
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($51,510) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 48469 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,295
Population density
164 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
7.89 sq mi
Water area
0.86 sq mi
Latitude
43.4536
Longitude
-82.5564
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
810
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
5.1%
2.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,510
Median household income
$172,200
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 258 19.9% 18 and over 1,037 80.1% 65 and over 436 33.7% Median age 58.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,243 94.1% Two or more races 33 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 26 2% Other race 19 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
5.1%
2.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 12.2% $25k–$35k 7.1% $35k–$50k 18.5% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 11.3% $100k–$150k 12.4% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 4.5% Median income $51,510
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $172,200 Median rent / month $833 Owner occupied 82.3% Renter occupied 17.7% Vacant 37.0% Single-family detached 85.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 17.9% 1980–1989 9.4% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 16.5% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 14.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 31.5% 3 bedrooms 52.2% 4 bedrooms 11.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 49.1% 2 vehicles 33.5% 3 or more 12.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.8% Electricity 7.1% Propane / LP gas 10.3% Wood 1.6% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 283 44.4% Cohabiting couple 45 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 141 22.1% Female householder, no spouse 169 26.5% Households with children under 18 144 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 308 48.3% Average household size 2.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.3% 19.1% Married 56.6% 52.7% Separated 2.1% 0.9% Widowed 3.7% 13.9% Divorced 10.2% 13.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 20.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 5.5% Kindergarten 2 0.9% Elementary school 108 49.1% High school 86 39.1% College / grad school 12 5.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Professional & management
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.9% Service 11.2% Sales & office 16.6% Natural resources & construction 19.4% Production & transportation 13.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.7% Government 6.1% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.0% Carpool 13.4% Public transit 0.2% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
53.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.0% Retirement income 40.1% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 11.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 43.0% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 39.3% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 24.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 69.7% Cholesterol screening 94.0% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 159 15.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 6.2% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 31.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.7% Public insurance 51.1% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,257 97.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,265 97.7% Born in same state 1,257 97.1% Born in different state 1,109 85.6% Foreign born 8 0.6% Naturalized citizen 30 2.3% Not a US citizen 9 30.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 269 20.8% Italian 155 12% Arab 28 2.2% English 26 2%
Ancestry Count % German 24 1.9% Irish 17 1.3% Polish 12 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.3% Internet access 95.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48469
What city is ZIP code 48469 in?
ZIP code 48469 is primarily assigned to Port Sanilac, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48469 in?
ZIP code 48469 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48469 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 48469 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 48469 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 48469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 48469 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 48469 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 48469 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 48469 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 48469 in?
ZIP code 48469 observes the EST timezone.
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