Sterling Heights, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48310
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,766
- 1,952/sq mi High-density area
- $78,058
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sterling Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,952
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48310 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48310 (Sterling Heights, MI) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.6 in 2023 to 182.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48310 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, with 42,766 residents across 21.9 square miles, a density of 1,952 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48310 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,058 (6% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,424. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $274,700 (25% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,398.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48310 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sterling Heights, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$32,424
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48310 ranks nationally
Sterling Heights, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,058 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,578housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48310
Sterling Heights (48310)
42,766 residents
- 48313
Sterling Heights (48313)
33,952 residents
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
32,720 residents
- 48071
Madison Heights (48071)
29,694 residents
- 48317
Utica (48317)
26,610 residents
- 48092
Warren (48092)
25,680 residents
- 48085
Troy (48085)
24,660 residents
- 48093
Warren (48093)
23,037 residents
- 48083
Troy (48083)
22,507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48310 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48085
Troy (48085)
$146,390 median income
- 48083
Troy (48083)
$90,794 median income
- 48313
Sterling Heights (48313)
$88,065 median income
- 48314
Sterling Heights (48314)
$85,889 median income
- 48310
Sterling Heights (48310)
$78,058 median income
- 48092
Warren (48092)
$73,808 median income
- 48317
Utica (48317)
$72,917 median income
- 48071
Madison Heights (48071)
$69,503 median income
- 48093
Warren (48093)
$68,218 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48310 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48310, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (42,766 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48310 in?
ZIP code 48310 (Sterling Heights) is located in Macomb County, Michigan. Macomb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macomb-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48310?
ZIP code 48310 in Sterling Heights, MI has a population of 42,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48310?
The median household income in ZIP 48310 is $78,058, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48310?
The median home value in ZIP 48310 is $274,700, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48310 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48310?
ZIP code 48310 has 1,046 business establishments employing approximately 15,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48310?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48310 are: Health care and social assistance (175), Transportation and warehousing (149), Retail trade (129). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48310?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48310 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48310?
In ZIP code 48310, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48310?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48310 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48310?
In ZIP code 48310, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48310 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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