Zip code 48401: Applegate, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48401?

48401 is assigned to Applegate, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48401 in?

48401 is in Sanilac County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48401?

About 1,323 people live in 48401, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48401?

The median household income in 48401 is $70,536.

Q: What zip codes are near 48401?

The closest zip codes to 48401 are 48422, 48419, 48469, 48466, 48450.

Residential delivery areaSanilac CountyEastern Time

Population

1,323

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$163K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$938/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

35 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48401

48401 is a rural zip code in Applegate, Michigan (Sanilac County), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 1,323 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 56.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,536 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,700, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $938 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 48401 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age56.1
98th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2113th of 962 in MI
Veterans13.5%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%55th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older28.9%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%157th of 962 in MI
Average commute36.8 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min41st of 941 in MI
Self-employed workers15.1%
91st
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%124th of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers12.9%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%147th of 961 in MI
Homeownership rate81.2%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%607th of 958 in MI
Housing vacancy11%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%478th of 958 in MI
Poverty rate13.4%
63rd
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%336th of 959 in MI
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%259th of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%235th of 961 in MI
Per capita income$37,096
41st
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735438th of 962 in MI
Broadband access91%
41st
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%349th of 958 in MI
Median household income$70,536
37th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875447th of 952 in MI
Median earnings per worker$43,882
36th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178498th of 960 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.394
17th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465676th of 958 in MI
Median gross rent$938
16th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129476th of 851 in MI
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%731st of 961 in MI
Median home value$162,700
13th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600645th of 946 in MI
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%767th of 961 in MI
Rent-burdened renters35.7%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%682nd of 931 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher13.9%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%799th of 961 in MI
Residents under 1814.6%
7th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%811th of 962 in MI
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi756th of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%843rd of 962 in MI
Population1,323
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761770th of 962 in MI
Diversity index6.5
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3916th of 962 in MI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%948th of 961 in MI

Measure	48401	Sanilac	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Median age	56.1	45.5	40.2	38.9	98th	113th of 962
Veterans	13.5%	7.5%	5.8%	6.2%	96th	55th of 962
Residents 65 and older	28.9%	23.2%	18.6%	17.2%	96th	157th of 962
Average commuteWeakness	36.8 min	28.6 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	94th	41st of 941
Self-employed workers	15.1%	13.8%	8.6%	10%	91st	124th of 961
Healthcare workers	12.9%	9.7%	10.1%	9.7%	88th	147th of 961
Homeownership rateStrength	81.2%	82.6%	73.2%	65.2%	81st	607th of 958
Housing vacancy	11%	19.5%	11.8%	10.1%	75th	478th of 958
Poverty rate	13.4%	15.3%	13.2%	12.5%	63rd	336th of 959
Government workers	14.6%	12.9%	11.6%	14.5%	57th	259th of 961
Uninsured rate	6.8%	7.8%	4.9%	8.4%	50th	235th of 961
Per capita income	$37,096	$33,584	$40,735	$44,673	41st	438th of 962
Broadband access	91%	85.4%	90.5%	91%	41st	349th of 958
Median household income	$70,536	$58,863	$72,875	$80,734	37th	447th of 952
Median earnings per worker	$43,882	$40,631	$47,178	$49,666	36th	498th of 960
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.394	0.432	0.465	0.483	17th	676th of 958
Median gross rent	$938	$807	$1,129	$1,413	16th	476th of 851
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	6%	5.7%	5.2%	16th	731st of 961
Median home value	$162,700	$168,300	$231,600	$332,700	13th	645th of 946
Work from home	6.3%	8.1%	13.5%	15.1%	13th	767th of 961
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35.7%	44.9%	50.4%	51.1%	9th	682nd of 931
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.9%	16.5%	32.4%	35.7%	7th	799th of 961
Residents under 18	14.6%	20.9%	21.2%	22%	7th	811th of 962
Population density	38/sq mi	42/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	756th of 962
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	1.4%	7.2%	14.1%	3rd	843rd of 962
Population	1,323	40,462	10,077,761	334,922,499	2nd	770th of 962
Diversity index	6.5	15.3	45.3	61.4	2nd	916th of 962
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	948th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

16%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

56.1

Under 18

14.6%

65 and over

28.9%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0.4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

6.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 623
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 59.4%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 33.1%
Veterans (of adults): 13.5%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

48401

$70,536

Sanilac Co.

$58,863

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,096

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.394

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48401

$162,700

Sanilac Co.

$168,300

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48401

$938

Sanilac Co.

$807

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 700
Owner-occupied: 81.2%
Vacant: 11%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.4%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

26%

20–29

24%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

36.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Construction and repair

17%

Production

15%

Healthcare

13%

Management

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Sales

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Food service

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Construction

10%

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Retail

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$43,882

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48401	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,531	$74,888
Service	$21,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,550	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,231	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,288	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

47%

Some college

19%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 91%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 26.8%
No internet access: 9%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Applegate
State: Michigan
County: Sanilac County
Center point: 43.3473° N, 82.6615° W
Land area: 35 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Applegate3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48401

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48422	Croswell, MI	5.9 mi	6,094	$57,899	$171,300
48419	Carsonville, MI	6.1 mi	2,268	$59,485	$172,900
48469	Port Sanilac, MI	8.3 mi	1,388	$56,023	$162,700
48466	Peck, MI	8.7 mi	1,514	$59,241	$151,000
48450	Lexington, MI	8.9 mi	4,320	$52,962	$198,100
48471	Sandusky, MI	11 mi	5,414	$62,844	$142,700
48454	Melvin, MI	13 mi	1,175	$62,639	$188,500
48427	Deckerville, MI	13 mi	2,861	$56,842	$156,800
48032	Jeddo, MI	15 mi	1,871	$96,875	$263,900
48097	Yale, MI	18 mi	5,418	$63,659	$198,700
48006	Avoca, MI	18 mi	3,889	$71,385	$240,200
48453	Marlette, MI	19 mi	5,046	$53,676	$163,800

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Questions about 48401

What city is zip code 48401?

48401 is assigned to Applegate, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48401 in?

48401 is in Sanilac County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48401?

About 1,323 people live in 48401, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48401 in?

48401 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48401?

The median household income in 48401 is $70,536.

What zip codes are near 48401?

The closest zip codes to 48401 are 48422, 48419, 48469, 48466, 48450.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48401, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.