48419 ZIP Code — Carsonville, MI

Sanilac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48419 is located in Carsonville, Michigan, within Sanilac County. It covers approximately 77.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48419

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 $156,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,898. 45% 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 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 48419 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,196

population

77.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carsonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48469 Port Sanilac (5.4 mi) 48401 Applegate (6.1 mi) 48427 Deckerville (7.2 mi) 48471 Sandusky (10.4 mi) 48422 Croswell (12.2 mi) 48465 Palms (12.7 mi) 48466 Peck (13.4 mi) 48450 Lexington (13.7 mi) 48472 Snover (15.7 mi) 48456 Minden City (16.1 mi) 48454 Melvin (17.8 mi) 48453 Marlette (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,196
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	77.93 sq mi
Water area	1.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.4338
Longitude	-82.6608
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	48.8%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,196

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$56,898

Median household income

$30,874

Per capita income

$156,600

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,158

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

113

131

35–44

144

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

167

65–74

182

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	20.5%
18 and over	1,745	79.5%
65 and over	558	25.4%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,074	92.1%
Two or more races	96	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	57	2.5%
Other race	15	0.7%
Asian	6	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$56,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,600
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.5%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	12.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	502	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	77	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	160	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	228	23.6%
Households with children under 18	245	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	41.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	15.3%
Married	57.0%	55.8%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	2.7%	13.4%
Divorced	12.0%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.0%
Kindergarten	21	4.5%
Elementary school	234	50.0%
High school	95	20.3%
College / grad school	90	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Public administration 13.3%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,095	95.4%
Spanish	20	1.0%
Other Indo-European	18	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,168	98.7%
Born in same state	2,149	97.9%
Born in different state	2,002	91.2%
Foreign born	19	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.3%
Not a US citizen	11	39.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	338	15.4%
French	270	12.3%
Arab	105	4.8%
German	48	2.2%
Irish	28	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.9%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48419

What city is ZIP code 48419 in?

ZIP code 48419 is primarily assigned to Carsonville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48419 in?

ZIP code 48419 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48419 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 48419 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 48419 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 48419 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48419 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 48419 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48419 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 48419 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 48419 in?

ZIP code 48419 observes the EST timezone.