ZIP Code 48313
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Sterling Heights · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 33,952
- Median income
- $88,065
- Median home value
- $266,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.3%
- Land area
- 23.5 sq mi
1,444/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
59 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48313?
41.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
18.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
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)
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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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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