48453 ZIP Code — Marlette, MI

Sanilac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48453 is located in Marlette, Michigan, within Sanilac County. It covers approximately 106.96 square miles and serves a population of 4,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48453

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $48,250. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 48453 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,991

population

106.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marlette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48471 Sandusky (8.4 mi) 48416 Brown City (9 mi) 48727 Clifford (9.1 mi) 48741 Kingston (10.1 mi) 48466 Peck (11.1 mi) 48426 Decker (11.3 mi) 48472 Snover (11.5 mi) 48729 Deford (13.4 mi) 48760 Silverwood (13.6 mi) 48454 Melvin (13.9 mi) 48461 North Branch (15 mi) 48401 Applegate (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,991
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	106.96 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	43.3564
Longitude	-83.0026
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,991

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$48,250

Median household income

$27,943

Per capita income

$135,300

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,656

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

141

193

5–9

178

136

10–14

126

185

15–19

170

250

20–24

231

285

25–34

262

261

35–44

240

272

45–54

250

200

55–59

184

193

60–64

179

275

65–74

254

154

75–84

143

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,118	22.4%
18 and over	3,873	77.6%
65 and over	902	18.1%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,702	91.8%
Two or more races	164	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	132	2.6%
Other race	78	1.5%
Black or African American	31	0.6%
Asian	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$48,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,300
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	20.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.5%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	9.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	924	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	178	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	402	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	488	24.5%
Households with children under 18	599	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	634	31.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	28.8%
Married	49.8%	48.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.5%
Widowed	3.0%	9.5%
Divorced	13.1%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	12.1%
Kindergarten	54	5.3%
Elementary school	462	45.3%
High school	265	26.0%
College / grad school	115	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Retail trade 13.1%

Construction 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 29.3%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 33.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,697	94.1%
Spanish	102	2.2%
Other Indo-European	74	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,846	97.1%
Born in same state	4,819	96.6%
Born in different state	4,332	86.8%
Foreign born	27	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	145	2.9%
Not a US citizen	44	30.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	574	11.5%
Italian	463	9.3%
Arab	203	4.1%
German	109	2.2%
English	63	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	59	1.2%
Irish	39	0.8%
Polish	22	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48453

What city is ZIP code 48453 in?

ZIP code 48453 is primarily assigned to Marlette, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48453 in?

ZIP code 48453 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48453?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48453?

19% of residents in ZIP code 48453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48453 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48453?

The median home value in ZIP code 48453 is $135,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 48453 in?

ZIP code 48453 observes the EST timezone.