City

Sterling Heights, MI

5 ZIP codes  ·  Macomb County  ·  Michigan

👥133,473Population
💰$78,923Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$264,471Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 6.5%Asian: 8.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic2.4%
Black6.5%
Asian8.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma3,452 (3.9%)
HS Graduate26,808 (30.2%)
Some College8,326 (9.4%)
Associates12,185 (13.7%)
Bachelors9,017 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree29,006 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
49%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,923 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$264,470 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,267/mo
Total Housing Units53,255
Vacant Units1,848

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Sterling Heights, MI

Sterling Heights is a city in Michigan, located in Macomb County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 133,473 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.75 years.

Economically, Sterling Heights is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,922 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,470, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,267 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling Heights is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.16%).

Sterling Heights, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sterling Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48310 43,218 $77,851 $263,100 $1,368 6.1% 38.4% 78.9%
48312 35,026 $71,266 $253,700 $1,176 6.2% 44.8% 75.3%
48313 33,850 $87,292 $248,800 $1,152 8.2% 44.7% 74.2%
48314 21,379 $80,383 $309,700 $1,397 3.1% 44.9% 77.0%

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