48434 ZIP Code — Forestville, MI
Sanilac County, Michigan
ZIP code 48434 is located in Forestville, Michigan, within Sanilac County. It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of 132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.
132
population
0.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48434 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48434
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Forestville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 132 |
| Population density | 167 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 151 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6607 |
| Longitude | -82.6124 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 989 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 78.5% | 49.9% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 7.7% | 33.9% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 14.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
132
Population
167
People per sq mi
62.8
Median age
$42,500
Median household income
$28,820
Per capita income
$129,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
125
Housing units
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
2
1
5–9
1
3
10–14
4
2
15–19
3
2
20–24
2
1
25–34
2
5
35–44
5
3
45–54
3
3
55–59
3
15
60–64
15
22
65–74
23
4
75–84
4
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15 | 11.4% |
| 18 and over | 117 | 88.6% |
| 65 and over | 56 | 42.4% |
| Median age | 62.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 3.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 78.5% | 49.9% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 7.7% | 33.9% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 14.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.7% |
$10k–$15k
26.6%
$15k–$25k
1.6%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
20.3%
$50k–$75k
23.4%
$75k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$200k+
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 26.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.6% |
| Median income | $42,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.3%
$50k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
6.4%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
10.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 54.9% |
| Single-family detached | 93.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 22.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.7% |
| 3 or more | 14.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 34.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 51.6% |
| Fuel oil | 10.9% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 65.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 7.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 12.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 45 | 70.3% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.9% | 7.8% |
| Married | 71.4% | 65.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
29.7%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
11.7%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 47.1% |
| High school | 6 | 35.3% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 11.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Construction
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Public administration
9.1%
Wholesale trade
6.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Professional & management
6.1%
Retail trade
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 6.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.9% |
| Carpool | 3.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.7 |
Poverty
All people
23.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
26.5%
Married-couple families
40.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 76.6% |
| Retirement income | 34.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 43.9% |
| High cholesterol | 44.4% |
| Diabetes | 14.8% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 40.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.6% |
| Cancer | 10.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 95.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 14.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 34.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 34.4% |
| 65 and over | 44.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 67.4% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 129 | 97.7% |
| 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) | 130 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 130 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 105 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 15 | 11.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7 | 5.3% |
| Irish | 4 | 3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.5% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48434
What city is ZIP code 48434 in?
ZIP code 48434 is primarily assigned to Forestville, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48434 in?
ZIP code 48434 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48434 have a large retiree population?
77% of households in ZIP code 48434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 48434 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 48434 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48434?
24% of residents in ZIP code 48434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48434?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 48434 in?
ZIP code 48434 observes the EST timezone.