48401 ZIP Code — Applegate, MI

Sanilac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48401 is located in Applegate, Michigan, within Sanilac County. It covers approximately 34.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48401

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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,039. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 48401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,289

population

34.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Applegate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48419 Carsonville (6.1 mi) 48422 Croswell (6.2 mi) 48466 Peck (8.6 mi) 48450 Lexington (9 mi) 48469 Port Sanilac (9.4 mi) 48471 Sandusky (11.6 mi) 48454 Melvin (12.3 mi) 48427 Deckerville (12.9 mi) 48032 Jeddo (15 mi) 48097 Yale (16.4 mi) 48453 Marlette (16.7 mi) 48416 Brown City (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,289
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	34.57 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.3450
Longitude	-82.6699
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,289

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$60,039

Median household income

$33,891

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

639

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	213	16.5%
18 and over	1,076	83.5%
65 and over	310	24.0%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,258	96.9%
Two or more races	21	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.7%
Black or African American	7	0.5%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$60,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	49.9%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	59	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	126	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	132	22.2%
Households with children under 18	119	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	43.4%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	18.1%
Married	47.0%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	3.9%	8.0%
Divorced	18.4%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.6%
Kindergarten	2	1.1%
Elementary school	104	58.8%
High school	61	34.5%
College / grad school	9	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Construction 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Retail trade 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 37.8%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	63.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,236	95.9%
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)	1,282	99.5%
Born in same state	1,260	97.8%
Born in different state	1,129	87.6%
Foreign born	22	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	174	13.5%
Italian	170	13.2%
German	73	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	4.3%
Polish	15	1.2%
Norwegian	14	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	94.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48401

What city is ZIP code 48401 in?

ZIP code 48401 is primarily assigned to Applegate, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48401 in?

ZIP code 48401 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48401 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 48401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48401?

20% of residents in ZIP code 48401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48401 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 48401 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48401?

The median home value in ZIP code 48401 is $153,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 48401 in?

ZIP code 48401 observes the EST timezone.