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Applegate, MI
Village in Sanilac County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48401.
Population
255
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
254
ZIP codes
1
Applegate and its ZIP codes
Applegate at a glance
- Applegate is 43% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Applegate, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Applegate.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,984
10,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $7,870 per person
PPP loans
$506K
38 loans, 60 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Applegate, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Applegate, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Applegate
1 in or overlapping Applegate. Population shown
Cities near Applegate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarsonvilleVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| CroswellCity | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Port SanilacVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| LexingtonVillage | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| SanduskyCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| PeckVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| DeckervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MelvinVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| SnoverCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| YaleCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| LakeportCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Brown CityCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ForestvilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| MarletteCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Minden CityVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Applegate, MI in?
- Applegate is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Applegate, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Applegate include 48401.
- What is the population of Applegate, MI?
- About 255 people live in Applegate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Applegate?
- Nearby places include Carsonville (4.9 mi), Croswell (5.9 mi), Port Sanilac (6.6 mi), Lexington (8 mi), Sandusky (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023