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ZIP Code 48401
Applegate, MI, Sanilac County
Population
1,323
Land area
34.6sq mi
People per sq mi
38
City
Applegate
ZIP 48401 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48401 at a glance
- ZIP 48401 (Applegate) is 78% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,536 a year, 3% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,700 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48401
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48401, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,536
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$162,700
Prices +19.0% in a year
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
36.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
11
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
39
$1.26M annual payroll
PPP loans
$506K
38 loans
Campaign donations
$5,590
7% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48401, 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 ZIP 48401, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 48401
ZIP codes near 48401
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48419Carsonville | 5.5 mi | 77.9 |
| 48469Port Sanilac | 7 mi | 7.9 |
| 48422Croswell | 7.1 mi | 95.2 |
| 48450Lexington | 8.4 mi | 21.9 |
| 48466Peck | 11 mi | 36.9 |
| 48471Sandusky | 12 mi | 100.9 |
| 48427Deckerville | 12 mi | 96.8 |
| 48454Melvin | 14 mi | 30.2 |
| 48032Lakeport | 15 mi | 36.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48401?
- ZIP code 48401 is in Applegate, MI (Sanilac County).
- What county is ZIP code 48401 in?
- ZIP code 48401 is mostly in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48401?
- About 1,323 people live in the 48401 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.