48314 ZIP Code
Sterling Heights, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48314 |
| City/Town: | Sterling Heights |
| County: | Macomb |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,587 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,463 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,473 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,176 |
| Median Home Value: | $291,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.8 sq miles
20.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6121, -83.0535 |
Population Information (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,587 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,452 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,135 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,000 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,091 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,050 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,238 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,203 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,786 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,183 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,848 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,612 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,683 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,374 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,601 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 918 | 4.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $291,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,393 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,176 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,003 | 98.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 173 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,799 | 75.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,204 | 24.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,005 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 641 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 848 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,080 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,238 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,205 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,477 | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,516 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48314 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,463 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,279 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,473 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,926 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,611 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 285 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,314 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,496 | 89.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 553 | 5.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 541 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,033 | 78.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 654 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,813 | 13.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 201 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 854 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 674 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 803 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 680 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 68 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48314 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 330 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 557 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 699 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 941 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,495 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,653 | 18.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,300 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 903 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 813 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48314 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,121 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 675 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 171 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 81 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,231 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48314 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 494 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,473 | 23.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 84 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,840 | 17.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 378 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 850 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 830 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,279 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 725 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 337 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 222 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48314 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 (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,398 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,243 | 70.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,100 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,156 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48314 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,390 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,287 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,395 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 252 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 147 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 791 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48314 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,815 | 52.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,587 | 17.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 296 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,007 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 224 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 654 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 583 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48314 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 444 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,364 | 25.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,729 | 29.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 780 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 694 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 884 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 975 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 115 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 156 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48314 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,153 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,497 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,363 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,808 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 285 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48314 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,962 | 88.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 933 | 10.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48314 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 805 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,321 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,030 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,847 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48314 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 490 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 101 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 99 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,126 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,727 | 25.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,590 | 38.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 652 | 9.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48314 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,673 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $751 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,393 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.64 | 2.38 |
Households (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,003 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,587 | 50.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,583 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,606 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,412 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,078 | 23.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,363 | 37.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48314 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,915 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,852 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,083 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 331 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 534 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,386 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48314 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,991 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 296 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 196 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,798 | 36.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 918 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,783 | 35.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,613 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 975 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,554 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,163 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 69 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 967 | 30.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,127 | 67.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48314 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,127 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,223 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,473 | 66.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 724 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 241 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,863 | 73.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,724 | 4002.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,724 | 4002.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,724 | 4002.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 975 | 681.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 32.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 196 | 137.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 213 | 149.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48314 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,587 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,475 | 65.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,112 | 34.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 362 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,673 | 13.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,127 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,950 | 14.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48314 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,003 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,366 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Sterling Heights, MI48314