ZIP Code 48310
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Sterling Heights · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 42,766
- Median income
- $78,058
- Median home value
- $274,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.0%
- Land area
- 21.9 sq mi
1,952/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
Detroit
ZIP code 48310 in Sterling Heights, Michigan has a population of 42,766. The median household income is $78,058, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $274,700, 1% below the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48310 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.9 square miles in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 42,766 residents, producing a population density of 1,952 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48310 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48310 sits at $78,058 (6% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,424. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $274,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,398 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48310 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48310 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48310.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
175 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
149 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48310, Sterling Heights, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
42,766
Population
21.9
Area (sq mi)
1,952
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48310?
39.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
39.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,058
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$32,424
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
15,578
Total Housing Units
15,057
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,700
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,398
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48310 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 129 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 145 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 161 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 169 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 183 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,046 business establishments in ZIP 48310, employing approximately 15,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,049,435,000.
1,046
Businesses
15,702
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 149 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 129 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 76 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 2.2% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48310 vs 48083 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48083 | Troy, MI | 22,507 | 2.5 mi |
| 48092 | Warren, MI | 25,680 | 3.5 mi |
| 48314 | Sterling Heights, MI | 20,245 | 3.2 mi |
| 48312 | Sterling Heights, MI | 32,720 | 3.0 mi |
| 48085 | Troy, MI | 24,660 | 3.6 mi |
| 48071 | Madison Heights, MI | 29,694 | 4.3 mi |
| 48397 | Warren, MI | 0 | 5.0 mi |
| 48317 | Utica, MI | 26,610 | 5.7 mi |
| 48313 | Sterling Heights, MI | 33,952 | 4.2 mi |
| 48093 | Warren, MI | 23,037 | 4.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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