Sanilac County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 17 ZIP codes · 17 cities
17
ZIP codes
40,506
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
26151
FIPS code
Sanilac County ZIP code map
About Sanilac County
Sanilac County is located in Michigan and contains 17 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 40,506 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 43,114 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sanilac County is 26151.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 40,506 |
| 2010 population | 43,114 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26151 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sanilac County
Applegate
Argyle
Brown City
Carsonville
Croswell
Decker
Deckerville
Forestville
Lexington
Marlette
Melvin
Minden City
Palms
Peck
Port Sanilac
Sandusky
Snover
ZIP codes for Sanilac County, MI (17)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48401 | Applegate | Sanilac | View map |
| 48410 | Argyle | Sanilac | View map |
| 48416 | Brown City | Sanilac | View map |
| 48419 | Carsonville | Sanilac | View map |
| 48422 | Croswell | Sanilac | View map |
| 48426 | Decker | Sanilac | View map |
| 48427 | Deckerville | Sanilac | View map |
| 48434 | Forestville | Sanilac | View map |
| 48450 | Lexington | Sanilac | View map |
| 48453 | Marlette | Sanilac | View map |
| 48454 | Melvin | Sanilac | View map |
| 48456 | Minden City | Sanilac | View map |
| 48465 | Palms | Sanilac | View map |
| 48466 | Peck | Sanilac | View map |
| 48469 | Port Sanilac | Sanilac | View map |
| 48471 | Sandusky | Sanilac | View map |
| 48472 | Snover | Sanilac | View map |
Demographics & statistics
40,709
Population
45.4
Median age
$56,349
Median household income
$31,192
Per capita income
$145,747
Median home value
$803
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
18,059
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,009
Under 5
954
1,266
5–9
1,198
1,256
10–14
1,189
1,323
15–19
1,253
1,192
20–24
1,128
2,099
25–34
1,987
2,196
35–44
2,078
2,590
45–54
2,451
1,638
55–59
1,550
1,689
60–64
1,599
2,745
65–74
2,597
1,442
75–84
1,364
471
85+
445
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,527 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,182 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 9,064 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,389 | 91.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,448 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,205 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 548 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $56,349 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,747 |
| Median rent / month | $803 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
| Single-family detached | 84.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.6% |
| Electricity | 9.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.5% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Wood | 9.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,627 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,480 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,232 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,844 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,587 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,390 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 21.3% |
| Married | 54.1% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
43.2%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 493 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 446 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,814 | 51.2% |
| High school | 1,965 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,053 | 12.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.0%
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Retail trade
10.1%
Construction
9.6%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Professional & management
5.1%
Public administration
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.5% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
24.1%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,602 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.0% |
| Public insurance | 46.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,746 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 636 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 256 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 361 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,092 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 39,747 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 36,211 | 89.2% |
| Foreign born | 345 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 617 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 312 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,075 | 12.5% |
| Italian | 4,775 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 1,812 | 4.5% |
| German | 698 | 1.7% |
| English | 523 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 447 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 132 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 131 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 72 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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