City

Decker, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥1,275Population
💰$59,727Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂30.5Median Age
🏠$119,500Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 4.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian0.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
28%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.5%)
HS Graduate228 (41.8%)
Some College91 (16.7%)
Associates90 (16.5%)
Bachelors70 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree58 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College16.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,727 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$119,500 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Decker, MI

Decker is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,275 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.5 years.

Economically, Decker is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,727 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Decker is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decker is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Decker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48426 1,275 $59,727 $119,500 $805 1.9% 23.5% 86.4%