PlainZIP

Sterling Heights, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48312

Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

32,720
1,123/sq mi
$68,061
Median income
$264,500
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sterling Heights pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
1,123
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48312 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, with 32,720 residents across 29.1 square miles, a density of 1,123 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48312 reports a modest median household income of $68,061 (7% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,539. Poverty here runs at 11.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $264,500 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,213 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macomb County, letting you compare 48312 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48312

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sterling Heights, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48312.

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 48312, 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

32,720

Population

29.1

Area (sq mi)

1,123

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48312?

41.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

25.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 11.0%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$68,061

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$36,539

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48312 ranks nationally

Sterling Heights, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,061 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,389

Total Housing Units

13,880

Occupied Units

509

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$264,500

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,213

Median Rent

1972

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48312 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 128
2021 +12.5% 144
2022 +13.4% 163
2023 +3.4% 169
2024 +6.1% 179

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 813 business establishments in ZIP 48312, employing approximately 26,478 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,143,195,000.

813

Businesses

26,478

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 104 12.8%
Retail trade 93 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 88 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 82 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 74 9.1%
Manufacturing 73 9.0%
Construction 60 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 6.0%
Wholesale trade 42 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.5%
Finance and insurance 36 4.4%
Information 26 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%

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 48312 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 48312 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48312 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 48312 ranks #7 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
48313 Sterling Heights, MI 33,952 2.9 mi
48093 Warren, MI 23,037 3.1 mi
48310 Sterling Heights, MI 42,766 3.0 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 3.2 mi
48026 Fraser, MI 14,480 3.3 mi
48092 Warren, MI 25,680 4.0 mi
48397 Warren, MI 0 4.7 mi
48015 Center Line, MI 8,257 5.5 mi
48314 Sterling Heights, MI 20,245 4.2 mi
48089 Warren, MI 31,978 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
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Pop: 47,388
48310 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 42,766
48038 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 41,057
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788

Related Areas

Macomb County Sterling Heights, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48312 in? ▼
ZIP code 48312 (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 48312? ▼
ZIP code 48312 in Sterling Heights, MI has a population of 32,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48312 is $68,061, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48312 is $264,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48312 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48312? ▼
ZIP code 48312 has 813 business establishments employing approximately 26,478 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48312? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48312 are: Transportation and warehousing (104), Retail trade (93), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48312? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48312 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 48312? ▼
In ZIP code 48312, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 48312? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48312 is 25.8 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 48312? ▼
In ZIP code 48312, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48312 is 11.4% 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.