48426 ZIP Code — Decker, MI

Sanilac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48426 is located in Decker, Michigan, within Sanilac County. It covers approximately 37.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48426

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 $122,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,407) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 48426 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,280

population

37.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Decker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48472 Snover (5.5 mi) 48729 Deford (6.5 mi) 48475 Ubly (9.5 mi) 48726 Cass City (9.9 mi) 48741 Kingston (10.4 mi) 48471 Sandusky (11.2 mi) 48453 Marlette (11.3 mi) 48727 Clifford (12.7 mi) 48735 Gagetown (14.7 mi) 48723 Caro (16.3 mi) 48754 Owendale (16.6 mi) 48427 Deckerville (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,280
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	37.53 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	43.5138
Longitude	-83.0605
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	39.2%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,280

Population

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

$57,407

Median household income

$23,097

Per capita income

$122,300

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

382

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

119

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	475	37.1%
18 and over	805	62.9%
65 and over	118	9.2%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,233	94.3%
Two or more races	46	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.1%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$57,407

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,300
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	92.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	62.2%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Fuel oil	10.8%
Wood	19.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	27	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	94	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	48	12.7%
Households with children under 18	165	43.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	23.8%
Average household size	3.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	18.0%
Married	42.8%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	7.7%
Divorced	11.9%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	6.2%
Kindergarten	37	12.1%
Elementary school	206	67.5%
High school	26	8.5%
College / grad school	17	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.3%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Professional & management 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	3.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.8%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.9%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 52.7%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	24.2%
Uninsured under 19	28.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,151	89.9%
Spanish	68	5.9%
Other Indo-European	53	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,242	97.0%
Born in same state	1,214	94.8%
Born in different state	1,049	82.0%
Foreign born	28	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	38	3.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	281	22%
Arab	39	3%
Italian	38	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.5%
English	5	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48426

What city is ZIP code 48426 in?

ZIP code 48426 is primarily assigned to Decker, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48426 in?

ZIP code 48426 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48426 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 48426 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48426?

29% of residents in ZIP code 48426 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48426?

7% 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 48426 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 48426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48426 in?

ZIP code 48426 observes the EST timezone.