48312 ZIP Code
Sterling Heights, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48312 |
| City/Town: | Sterling Heights |
| County: | Macomb |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,921 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,230 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,156 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5582, -83.0089 |
Population Information (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,921 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,856 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,065 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,100 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,885 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,730 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,377 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,381 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,552 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,269 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,962 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,440 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,383 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,027 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,964 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 851 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,098 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,156 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,679 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 477 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,402 | 76.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,277 | 24.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,448 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,793 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,193 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,773 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,558 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,495 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,858 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,778 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,782 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,239 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,230 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,610 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,512 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,029 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,168 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,911 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,729 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 816 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,785 | 76.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,209 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,368 | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 200 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,342 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 578 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 719 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 379 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 145 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 102 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48312 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 485 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 466 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 707 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,029 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,184 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,523 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,886 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,394 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,108 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 897 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48312 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,557 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,452 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 202 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 127 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 172 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,543 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48312 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 917 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,759 | 21.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 199 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,075 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 925 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 257 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 920 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,432 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,734 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,525 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,047 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 675 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,746 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,315 | 72.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,559 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,850 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48312 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,790 | 78.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,562 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,297 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 812 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,315 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48312 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,495 | 67.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,363 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 650 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,470 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 482 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 575 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 77 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48312 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 362 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,043 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,368 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,694 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,635 | 25.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 5,330 | 37.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 549 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 88 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 79 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48312 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 172 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,714 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,874 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,440 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,718 | 19.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 238 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48312 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,633 | 92.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 113 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 799 | 5.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48312 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 710 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,090 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,204 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,675 | 19.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48312 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 553 | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 536 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,865 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,549 | 53.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,646 | 15.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,542 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $618 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,098 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,679 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,737 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,722 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,487 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,525 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,756 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,303 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48312 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,111 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,193 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,324 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 430 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,018 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,501 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48312 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,935 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 548 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 369 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,478 | 31.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,041 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,499 | 31.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,800 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,042 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,596 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,265 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 433 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,955 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,877 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48312 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,537 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,022 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,242 | 74.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 660 | 21.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 197 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,783 | 73.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 258 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,138 | 3541.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,138 | 3541.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,138 | 3541.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,876 | 727.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 321 | 124.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 178 | 69.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 19.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48312 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,821 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,094 | 67.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,727 | 32.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 193 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,335 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,895 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5,304 | 16.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48312 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,679 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,991 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Sterling Heights, MI48312