What city is ZIP code 48453?

ZIP code 48453 is in Marlette, MI (Sanilac County).

What county is ZIP code 48453 in?

ZIP code 48453 is mostly in Sanilac County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 48453?

About 5,046 people live in the 48453 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 48453

Marlette, MI, Sanilac County

Population

5,046

Land area

107sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Marlette

ZIP 48453 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 48453 at a glance

ZIP 48453 (Marlette) is 73% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $53,676, 26% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $896 a month.

Local data for ZIP 48453

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 48453, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$53,676

Poverty rate

18.9%

Median home value

$163,800

Prices +3.7% in a year

Median rent

$896/mo

Homeownership

76.6%

Bachelor's or higher

12.0%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

28.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

128

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,915

$93.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$15.6M

210 loans

Campaign donations

$17.6K

0% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 48453, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

349

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 15°F

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 48453, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.3%

U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 48453?: ZIP code 48453 is in Marlette, MI (Sanilac County).
What county is ZIP code 48453 in?: ZIP code 48453 is mostly in Sanilac County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 48453?: About 5,046 people live in the 48453 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.