Marlette
City in Sanilac County, Michigan

Marlette is a city in Sanilac County, Michigan, with 1,855 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clifford, 5.0 miles W.
- 1,855residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,149 / sq mipopulation density
- 48453ZIP code
About Marlette
Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,855 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Marlette Township, but is administratively autonomous.
Marlette is known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan's thumb.
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Living in Marlette
- Median household income
- $48,571
- Median home value
- $132,300
- Median rent
- $873/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Marlette had 1,855 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,855 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi (444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marlette at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanilac County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,855 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3264° N, 83.0805° W |
| ZIP code | 48453 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2651820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marlette
- Clifford5.0 mi W
- Kingston8.0 mi NW
- North Branch8.8 mi SW
- Brown City9.2 mi SE
- Snover10.7 mi NE
- Mayville13.7 mi W
- Sandusky14.0 mi NE
- Peck14.1 mi E
- Melvin14.7 mi SE
- Barnes Lake15.0 mi SW
- Fostoria15.0 mi W
- Millers Lake15.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marlette
What county is Marlette in?
Marlette is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
What is the population of Marlette, MI?
1,855 people lived in Marlette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marlette, MI?
The ZIP code of Marlette is 48453.
What is the elevation of Marlette?
837 feet (255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marlette?
Clifford (5.0 mi), Kingston (8.0 mi), North Branch (8.8 mi), Brown City (9.2 mi), Snover (10.7 mi).
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