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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
$78,058
Median income
$274,700
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,424. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Median home value sits at $274,700 (25% above the state average), median rent at $1,398 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.4%.

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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 48310?

39.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

39.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$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

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ZIP 48310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48310 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
Roseville, MI
Pop: 47,388
48038 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 41,057
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788
48313 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 33,952

Related Areas

Macomb County Sterling Heights, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.