City

Applegate, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥1,310Population
💰$68,571Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$161,200Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate425 (42.3%)
Some College151 (15%)
Associates122 (12.1%)
Bachelors161 (16%)
Graduate Degree141 (14%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,571 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$161,200 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Applegate, MI

Applegate is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,310 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Applegate is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,571 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Applegate is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Applegate is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.95%).

Applegate, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Applegate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48401 1,310 $68,571 $161,200 $972 4.0% 30.1% 80.7%