Local servicesHospitalMclaren Thumb Region Hospital14.9 miPost officePort Austin Post Office2.2 miTown hallPort Austin Village Hall2.1 miPolicePort Austin Police Department2.1 miFire stationPort Austin Fire Department2.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS64 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW126 miUS highwayN US Hwy 2329 miAmtrakLapeer, MI LPE69 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48467 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48467 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 29 min5:49 am – 9:18 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 53 min8:03 am – 4:56 pm
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People2,412 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 62.21,296 householdsMedian household income $53,750Median home value $172,500Median rent $744 a month81% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,981 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.9% unemployment rate45% of adults are in the labour force, 979 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, manufacturing 14%, construction 13%Average commute 23 minutes75% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 15% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 3%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 78°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 29°F, lows 17°F32 in of rain a yearwettest month August47 in of snow a year, on about 31 days4 days above 90°F, 145 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Port Austin Wwtp station, 2 mi away; snow from Harbor Beach 1 Sse
Nearby landmarksPointe aux Barquescape · 3.8 miFlat Rock Pointcape · 3.0 miPort Crescent State Park Modern Campgroundcampground · 3.5 miAlaska Baybay · 3.7 miPinnebog Riverriver · 3.9 miEagle Baybay · 5.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBird Creek Golf Clubnature preserve · under a mile · 151 acresPort Crescent State Parkstate park · 3.9 mi · 726 acresVillage of Port Austin Parkpark · 2.0 miRush Lake State Game Areastate conservation land · 9.3 mi · 2,165 acresSleeper State Parkstate park · 11.5 mi · 727 acresSanilac Petroglyphs State Parkstate park · 24.6 mi · 240 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowHuron County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality90% of days had good air in 2025190 of 212 days measured20 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 38, worst day 108main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Huron County monitors, MI
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPort Austin Area Sewer & Waterserves 1,004 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation624 ft190 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
