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Port Huron, MI
City in St. Clair County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48060.
Population
28,620
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,532
ZIP codes
1
Port Huron and its ZIP codes
Port Huron at a glance
- Port Huron is about 20 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $50,366 a year, 31% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,300 (36% below Michigan) and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Port Huron, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools13
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants80
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Port Huron, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,366
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$149,300
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,034), Irish Americans (3,750), Polish Americans (1,700).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Port Huron.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,073
41,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Port Huron, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Port Huron, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,248
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 20°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Port Huron, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Port Huron
1 in or overlapping Port Huron. Population shown
Cities near Port Huron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarysvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 7.3 |
| LakeportCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.8 |
| St. ClairCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| EmmettVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| MemphisCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Marine CityCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| LexingtonVillage | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| RichmondCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| YaleCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| CroswellCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| CapacVillage | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| ArmadaVillage | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| New HavenVillage | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| MelvinVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| New BaltimoreCity | 26 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Port Huron, MI in?
- Port Huron is in St. Clair County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Port Huron, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Port Huron include 48060.
- What is the population of Port Huron, MI?
- About 28,620 people live in Port Huron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Port Huron?
- Nearby places include Marysville (6.3 mi), Lakeport (8.6 mi), Ruby (9.6 mi), St. Clair (11 mi), Emmett (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023