ZIP Code 48313

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Sterling Heights · Macomb County · Michigan

Population
33,952

1,444/sq mi

Median income
$88,065

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$266,900

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 41.3

Land area
23.5 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48313 in Sterling Heights, Michigan has a population of 33,952. The median household income is $88,065, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $266,900, 4% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48313 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.5 square miles in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 33,952 residents, producing a population density of 1,444 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 48313 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48313 sits at $88,065 (20% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,688. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $266,900 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,171 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48313 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, 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 48313 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 48313

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48313.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48313, 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

33,952

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

1,444

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48313?

41.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$88,065

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$40,688

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,228

Total Housing Units

13,613

Occupied Units

615

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$266,900

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,171

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48313 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 126
2021 +13.2% 143
2022 +11.9% 160
2023 +3.1% 165
2024 +8.4% 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 657 business establishments in ZIP 48313, employing approximately 10,827 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,839,000.

657

Businesses

10,827

Employees

$499.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 115 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 77 11.7%
Construction 68 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 64 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 59 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 52 7.9%
Finance and insurance 44 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 4.7%
Manufacturing 19 2.9%
Wholesale trade 17 2.6%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%
Information 4 0.6%

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 48313 vs 48312 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 2.9 mi
48314 Sterling Heights, MI 20,245 2.8 mi
48038 Clinton Township, MI 41,057 3.1 mi
48315 Utica, MI 26,563 5.1 mi
48093 Warren, MI 23,037 5.9 mi
48317 Utica, MI 26,610 4.2 mi
48310 Sterling Heights, MI 42,766 4.2 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 5.9 mi
48036 Clinton Township, MI 20,980 5.2 mi
48026 Fraser, MI 14,480 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48313 in?
ZIP code 48313 (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 48313?
ZIP code 48313 in Sterling Heights, MI has a population of 33,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48313?
The median household income in ZIP 48313 is $88,065, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48313?
The median home value in ZIP 48313 is $266,900, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48313?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48313 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48313?
ZIP code 48313 has 657 business establishments employing approximately 10,827 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48313?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48313 are: Retail trade (115), Health care and social assistance (77), Construction (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48313?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48313 increased by 8.4% 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 48313?
In ZIP code 48313, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 48313?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48313 is 24.1 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 48313?
In ZIP code 48313, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48313?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48313 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sterling Heights, 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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