What city is ZIP code 48471?

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

What county is ZIP code 48471 in?

ZIP code 48471 is mostly in Sanilac County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 48471?

About 5,414 people live in the 48471 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 48471

Sandusky, MI, Sanilac County

Population

5,414

Land area

100.9sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Sandusky

ZIP 48471 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 48471 at a glance

ZIP 48471 (Sandusky) is 70% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $62,844, 14% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,700 (38% below Michigan) and median rent is $795 a month.

Local data for ZIP 48471

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 48471, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,844

Poverty rate

13.2%

Median home value

$142,700

Prices -3.1% in a year

Median rent

$795/mo

Homeownership

70.9%

Bachelor's or higher

14.8%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

24.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

192

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

2,432

$114M annual payroll

PPP loans

$17.6M

293 loans

Campaign donations

$78.2K

0% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 48471, 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 48471, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 48471?: ZIP code 48471 is in Sandusky, MI (Sanilac County).
What county is ZIP code 48471 in?: ZIP code 48471 is mostly in Sanilac County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 48471?: About 5,414 people live in the 48471 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.