The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48471 sells for about $165,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $795 a month.
ZIP 48471 — Sandusky
The housing market in 48471 is currently stable, characterized by modest price adjustments and a balanced inventory level. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, though the broader economic environment in Sanilac County limits rapid appreciation. Market activity is primarily driven by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 13.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 48471, Sanilac County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Sandusky area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 48471 ZIP code are primarily managed by Sandusky Community Schools, which generally maintain average state performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe winter weather and occasional localized flooding, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level based on taxable value, with millage rates determined by school districts, county government, and township authorities.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to regional employment hubs in larger nearby cities via state highways.
The area features local community parks, access to rural outdoor recreation, and basic shopping amenities located within the city of Sandusky.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, with limited turnover and minimal presence of large-scale institutional investors.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, light manufacturing, and public sector employment, with a focus on regional service provision.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local school district millages and county-level tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to major natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48471 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local park offering walking paths and recreational space.
Central community resource and library facility.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.