City

Port Sanilac, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥1,253Population
💰$52,577Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$166,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate287 (31.7%)
Some College131 (14.5%)
Associates128 (14.1%)
Bachelors140 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree217 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,577 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$166,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$824/mo
Total Housing Units1,014
Vacant Units383

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Port Sanilac, MI

Port Sanilac is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,253 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Port Sanilac is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,577 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Port Sanilac is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Sanilac is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Sanilac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48469 1,253 $52,577 $166,700 $824 2.8% 39.4% 81.1%