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ZIP code 48471: Sandusky, MI

48471 is a ZIP code in Sandusky, Michigan, mainly in Sanilac County. About 5,414 people live here.

Population
5,414
Median household income
$62,844
Typical home value
$170,000+6.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$795gross, per month
Median age
41.5
Homeowners
70.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 48471 details

CitySandusky
StateMichigan
CountySanilac County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area100.9 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density54 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8% of adults 25+
Average commute24.1 minutes
Center coordinates43.41942, -82.85208

Median rent in 48471 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$573/mo
2 bedrooms$797/mo
3 bedrooms$952/mo
4 bedrooms$860/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,025/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 48471

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48472Snover, MI8.5 mi1,359
48419Carsonville, MI9.7 mi2,268
48466Peck, MI9.8 mi1,514
48427Deckerville, MI10.2 mi2,861
48453Marlette, MI10.3 mi5,046
48401Applegate, MI10.8 mi1,323
48410Argyle, MI11.0 mi77
48426Decker, MI12.3 mi1,317

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 48471?

A typical home in ZIP code 48471 is worth about $170,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,844 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $170,000 homeWhat can a $62,844 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48471

What city is ZIP code 48471?

ZIP code 48471 is in Sandusky, MI, in Sanilac County.

What county is ZIP code 48471 in?

48471 is mainly in Sanilac County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 48471?

About 5,414 people live in ZIP code 48471, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48471 in?

48471 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.