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Sterling Heights, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48314

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

20,245
1,015/sq mi
$85,889
Median income
$331,500
Median home value
35.9%
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 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,015
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48314 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, with 20,245 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 1,015 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48314 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,889 (17% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,712. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $331,500 for a typical home value (51% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,476 a month; 75.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48314 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 48314

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sterling Heights, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48314.

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 48314, 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

20,245

Population

20.0

Area (sq mi)

1,015

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48314?

47.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

24.6%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 6.1%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$85,889

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$47,712

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48314 ranks nationally

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

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

$85,889 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,412

Total Housing Units

9,186

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$331,500

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,476

Median Rent

1994

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48314 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 122
2021 +12.2% 137
2022 +11.3% 153
2023 +2.6% 157
2024 +10.7% 174

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 696 business establishments in ZIP 48314, employing approximately 13,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $785,746,000.

696

Businesses

13,346

Employees

$785.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 106 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 93 13.4%
Construction 78 11.2%
Retail trade 68 9.8%
Wholesale trade 59 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 51 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 37 5.3%
Finance and insurance 37 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 36 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%
Information 5 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.4%

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 48314 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 48314 ranks #0 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 48314 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 48314 ranks #6 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
48317 Utica, MI 26,610 2.5 mi
48310 Sterling Heights, MI 42,766 3.2 mi
48313 Sterling Heights, MI 33,952 2.8 mi
48085 Troy, MI 24,660 3.4 mi
48316 Utica, MI 25,404 5.6 mi
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 4.2 mi
48092 Warren, MI 25,680 6.6 mi
48083 Troy, MI 22,507 4.8 mi
48038 Clinton Township, MI 41,057 5.7 mi
48307 Rochester, MI 41,369 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
Roseville, MI
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 48314 in? ▼
ZIP code 48314 (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 48314? ▼
ZIP code 48314 in Sterling Heights, MI has a population of 20,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48314? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48314 is $85,889, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48314? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48314 is $331,500, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48314? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48314 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48314? ▼
ZIP code 48314 has 696 business establishments employing approximately 13,346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48314? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48314 are: Manufacturing (106), Health care and social assistance (93), Construction (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48314? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48314 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 48314? ▼
In ZIP code 48314, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 48314? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48314 is 24.6 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 48314? ▼
In ZIP code 48314, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48314? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48314 is 8.6% 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.