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Sanilac County
Deckerville, MI
48427
48427 ZIP Code — Deckerville, MI
Sanilac County, Michigan
ZIP code 48427 is located in
Deckerville ,
Michigan ,
within Sanilac County .
It covers approximately 96.80 square miles and serves a population of
2,899 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 810 .
About ZIP code 48427
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 $126,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,411. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% 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 48427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,899
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
96.80 sq mi
Water area
1.85 sq mi
Latitude
43.5271
Longitude
-82.7242
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
810
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.5%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
9.7%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,411
Median household income
$126,000
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 592 20.4% 18 and over 2,307 79.6% 65 and over 661 22.8% Median age 45.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 2,691 88.3% Hispanic or Latino 149 4.9% Two or more races 139 4.6% Other race 45 1.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 0.7% Asian 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.5%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
9.7%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 10.8% $35k–$50k 18.3% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 19.1% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $57,411
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $126,000 Median rent / month $744 Owner occupied 78.8% Renter occupied 21.2% Vacant 29.4% Single-family detached 85.8% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 9.6% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 7.6% 1970–1979 15.8% 1960–1969 10.4% 1950–1959 15.1% 1940–1949 12.0% 1939 or earlier 16.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 7.3% 2 bedrooms 28.3% 3 bedrooms 45.3% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.5% 1 vehicle 34.5% 2 vehicles 38.2% 3 or more 21.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.0% Electricity 11.9% Propane / LP gas 43.0% Fuel oil 4.1% Wood 3.5% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 626 52.7% Cohabiting couple 120 10.1% Male householder, no spouse 227 19.1% Female householder, no spouse 214 18.0% Households with children under 18 305 25.7% Households with seniors (65+) 437 36.8% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.6% 23.6% Married 54.2% 57.1% Separated 3.7% 1.8% Widowed 3.7% 8.5% Divorced 13.7% 9.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 16.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 46 8.8% Kindergarten 58 11.2% Elementary school 247 47.5% High school 109 21.0% College / grad school 60 11.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Agriculture & mining
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Professional & management
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.6% Service 15.7% Sales & office 20.0% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 19.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.4% Government 9.9% Self-employed 13.1% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.0% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.8% Work from home 8.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
48.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 11.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 38.5% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 34.7% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.8% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 65.8% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 221 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 10.8% 18–64 years 14.5% 65 and over 35.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.5% Public insurance 49.0% No insurance 6.4% Uninsured under 19 7.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,734 94.3% Spanish 40 1.5% Other Indo-European 12 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 28 1.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,850 98.3% Born in same state 2,810 96.9% Born in different state 2,646 91.3% Foreign born 40 1.4% Naturalized citizen 49 1.7% Not a US citizen 30 61.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 363 12.5% Italian 272 9.4% Arab 123 4.2% English 75 2.6% German 36 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 14 0.5% Polish 4 0.1% Norwegian 3 0.1% Dutch 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 92.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48427
What city is ZIP code 48427 in?
ZIP code 48427 is primarily assigned to Deckerville, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48427 in?
ZIP code 48427 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48427?
19% of residents in ZIP code 48427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 48427 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 48427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48427?
The median home value in ZIP code 48427 is $126,000.
Does ZIP code 48427 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 48427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 48427 in?
ZIP code 48427 observes the EST timezone.
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