48454 ZIP Code — Melvin, MI

Sanilac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48454 is located in Melvin, Michigan, within Sanilac County. It covers approximately 30.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48454

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 $164,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,772. 31% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,162

population

30.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melvin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48097 Yale (4.7 mi) 48466 Peck (4.9 mi) 48416 Brown City (8.6 mi) 48422 Croswell (9.4 mi) 48006 Avoca (11 mi) 48022 Emmett (12.3 mi) 48401 Applegate (12.3 mi) 48032 Jeddo (12.4 mi) 48014 Capac (13.7 mi) 48453 Marlette (13.9 mi) 48450 Lexington (14.7 mi) 48444 Imlay City (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,162
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	30.20 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.2048
Longitude	-82.8216
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	50.2%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,162

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$57,772

Median household income

$31,145

Per capita income

$164,900

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	22.2%
18 and over	904	77.8%
65 and over	178	15.3%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,107	93.5%
Two or more races	43	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.9%
Other race	7	0.6%
Asian	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$57,772

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,900
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	49.5%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	14.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	105	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	66	13.8%
Households with children under 18	120	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	27.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	16.8%
Married	56.6%	64.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	11.4%
Divorced	11.9%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.3%
Kindergarten	8	3.4%
Elementary school	176	75.2%
High school	17	7.3%
College / grad school	23	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Construction 10.1%

Professional & management 9.4%

Retail trade 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Public administration 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,112	95.7%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,154	99.3%
Born in same state	1,145	98.5%
Born in different state	1,058	91.0%
Foreign born	9	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	159	13.7%
Arab	137	11.8%
French	116	10%
German	31	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	2.2%
English	12	1%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48454

What city is ZIP code 48454 in?

ZIP code 48454 is primarily assigned to Melvin, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48454 in?

ZIP code 48454 falls within Sanilac County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48454 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48454 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48454?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 48454?

The median home value in ZIP code 48454 is $164,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 48454?

ZIP code 48454 has an estimated population of 1,162 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48454 in?

ZIP code 48454 observes the EST timezone.