48310 ZIP Code
Sterling Heights, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48310 |
| City/Town: | Sterling Heights |
| County: | Macomb |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,232 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,422 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,351 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,212 |
| Median Home Value: | $248,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5665, -83.0665 |
Population Information (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,232 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,285 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,947 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,256 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,865 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,636 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,617 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,369 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,689 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,763 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,177 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,769 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,943 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,253 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,953 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 942 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $248,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,283 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,212 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,732 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 480 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,518 | 78.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,214 | 21.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,489 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,108 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,587 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,970 | 29.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,341 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,325 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,550 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,608 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48310 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,422 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,746 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,823 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,351 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,203 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,893 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,303 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,843 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,080 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,503 | 7.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,268 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,423 | 79.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,736 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,895 | 11.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,793 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 671 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 626 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 312 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 110 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 198 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48310 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 557 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 493 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,181 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,118 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,514 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,633 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,968 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,245 | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,245 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 778 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48310 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,131 | 71.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,225 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 91 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 142 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,322 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48310 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 121 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 771 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,166 | 20.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 499 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,931 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,591 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 179 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 891 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,951 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,317 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,819 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,094 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 563 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,403 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,721 | 57.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,319 | 47.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,686 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48310 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,644 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,819 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,494 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,606 | 10.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,014 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,001 | 20.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48310 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,303 | 74.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 840 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 179 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 513 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 758 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 241 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 494 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 875 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48310 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 496 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 543 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,340 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,553 | 23.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,655 | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,692 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 516 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 299 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 66 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48310 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 205 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 637 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,752 | 18.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,059 | 53.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,270 | 21.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 289 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48310 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,254 | 90.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 354 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 986 | 6.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48310 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 719 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,738 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,808 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,467 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48310 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 987 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 191 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 293 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,166 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,337 | 55.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,407 | 20.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 137 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48310 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,636 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $641 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,283 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,732 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,390 | 57.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,554 | 24.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,116 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,730 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,848 | 32.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,160 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48310 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,335 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,181 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,611 | 55.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 388 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 913 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,085 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48310 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,770 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 425 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 589 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,336 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,226 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,194 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,735 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,215 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,089 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,889 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 341 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,822 | 47.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,726 | 46.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48310 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,219 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,631 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,008 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,459 | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 296 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 164 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,079 | 60.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 976 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,153 | 1757.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,153 | 1757.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,153 | 1757.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3,108 | 318.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 206 | 21.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 173 | 17.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 311 | 31.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48310 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,976 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,040 | 51.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,936 | 48.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 235 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,235 | 12.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,856 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12,610 | 30.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48310 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,732 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,148 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Sterling Heights, MI48310