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Sanilac County
Lexington, MI
48450
48450 ZIP Code — Lexington, MI
Sanilac County, Michigan
ZIP code 48450 is located in
Lexington ,
Michigan ,
within Sanilac County .
It covers approximately 21.86 square miles and serves a population of
4,503 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 810 .
About ZIP code 48450
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,899. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 54% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 48450 reflects a community defined by 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
4,503
Population density
206 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
21.86 sq mi
Water area
2.34 sq mi
Latitude
43.2562
Longitude
-82.5378
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
810
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$49,899
Median household income
$180,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 559 12.4% 18 and over 3,944 87.6% 65 and over 1,704 37.8% Median age 58.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 4,325 94.9% Two or more races 167 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 54 1.2% Other race 8 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 12.6% $25k–$35k 13.3% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 14.1% $75k–$100k 12.8% $100k–$150k 17.3% $150k–$200k 2.0% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $49,899
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $180,500 Median rent / month $740 Owner occupied 81.1% Renter occupied 18.9% Vacant 42.9% Single-family detached 74.7% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 15.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 5.9% 1990–1999 8.8% 1980–1989 11.7% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 13.9% 1950–1959 20.8% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 13.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 10.1% 2 bedrooms 37.3% 3 bedrooms 39.2% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 41.2% 2 vehicles 33.6% 3 or more 21.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.5% Electricity 7.3% Propane / LP gas 12.2% Fuel oil 0.4% Wood 1.5% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,037 43.7% Cohabiting couple 256 10.8% Male householder, no spouse 394 16.6% Female householder, no spouse 686 28.9% Households with children under 18 387 16.3% Households with seniors (65+) 1,191 50.2% Average household size 1.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.3% 18.6% Married 57.5% 47.6% Separated 0.3% 2.2% Widowed 4.3% 15.1% Divorced 14.7% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.7% Bachelor's or higher 22.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 3.7% Kindergarten 11 1.9% Elementary school 245 42.8% High school 162 28.3% College / grad school 133 23.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Professional & management
6.4%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.1% Service 14.7% Sales & office 24.2% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 14.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.2% Government 13.2% Self-employed 4.2% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 11.6% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
52.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.9% Retirement income 43.7% Supplemental Security 7.0% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 13.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 40.7% High cholesterol 41.0% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 37.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 69.4% Cholesterol screening 93.3% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 367 9.3%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 17.6% 65 and over 32.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 58.7% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 0.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,327 96.1% Spanish 14 0.3% Other Indo-European 5 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,411 98.0% Born in same state 4,342 96.4% Born in different state 3,965 88.1% Foreign born 69 1.5% Naturalized citizen 92 2.0% Not a US citizen 69 75.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 729 16.2% French 577 12.8% Arab 97 2.2% German 69 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Irish 46 1% Norwegian 39 0.9% Polish 36 0.8% English 32 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.7% Internet access 92.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48450
What city is ZIP code 48450 in?
ZIP code 48450 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48450 in?
ZIP code 48450 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48450 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 48450 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 48450 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 48450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48450?
19% of residents in ZIP code 48450 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 48450 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 48450 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 48450 in?
ZIP code 48450 observes the EST timezone.
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