| ZIP Code | 48313 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterling Heights |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Macomb County |
| Area Code | 586 |
| Elevation | 611 ft |
| Latitude | 42.599167 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.997186 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 67% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 708 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,859 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 2,351 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 3,223 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,798 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,821 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,292 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,800 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,152/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,288 |
| Vacant Units | 673 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,288 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 673 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 48313 is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, within Macomb County. With a population of 33,850, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 48313 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,292 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48313 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,152 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 48313 is primarily White (84.61%). Residents are well-educated — 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48313 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 48313 in Sterling Heights, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,850 residents, a median household income of $87,292, and a median home value of $248,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.