48312 ZIP Code — Sterling Heights, MI

Macomb County, Michigan

ZIP code 48312 is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 11.14 square miles and serves a population of 34,921 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.

About ZIP code 48312

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,549. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48312 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

34,921
population
11.14
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48312 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48312

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City Status
Sterling Heights Acceptable
Sterling Heights Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 34,921
Population density 3,135 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 11.14 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 42.5591
Longitude -83.0098
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 586
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.2% 38.7% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 32.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 23.1% 24.2% 20.6%
Over $200k 4.3% 5.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

34,921
Population
3,135
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$70,549
Median household income
$34,788
Per capita income
$232,600
Median home value
$1,098
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
10,879
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1,014
Under 5
1,086
910
5–9
975
835
10–14
895
1,147
15–19
1,230
1,149
20–24
1,232
2,197
25–34
2,355
2,061
35–44
2,208
2,395
45–54
2,567
1,178
55–59
1,262
1,150
60–64
1,233
1,461
65–74
1,566
948
75–84
1,016
411
85+
440
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187,05220.2%
18 and over27,86979.8%
65 and over5,84216.7%
Median age40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.5%
Asian 9.5%
Black or African American 9%
Two or more races 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
White26,78575.5%
Asian3,3689.5%
Black or African American3,2099%
Two or more races1,3423.8%
Hispanic or Latino5781.6%
Other race2000.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.2% 38.7% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 32.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 23.1% 24.2% 20.6%
Over $200k 4.3% 5.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 5.2%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 16.0%
$50k–$75k 18.4%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 17.5%
$150k–$200k 8.1%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k5.2%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k16.0%
$50k–$75k18.4%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k17.5%
$150k–$200k8.1%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$70,549

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%
$50k–$100k 5.3%
$100k–$150k 5.2%
$150k–$200k 17.9%
$200k–$300k 53.3%
$300k–$500k 15.8%
$500k–$1M 0.3%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$232,600
Median rent / month$1,098
Owner occupied76.0%
Renter occupied24.0%
Vacant3.4%
Single-family detached67.1%
Large apartment buildings4.1%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20192.6%
2000–20097.4%
1990–19999.7%
1980–198912.0%
1970–197925.7%
1960–196937.7%
1950–19593.9%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier0.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom12.1%
2 bedrooms20.3%
3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms19.2%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle37.2%
2 vehicles38.0%
3 or more19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas92.4%
Electricity5.8%
Propane / LP gas0.8%
Wood0.1%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6,73749.3%
Cohabiting couple9306.8%
Male householder, no spouse2,48718.2%
Female householder, no spouse3,52525.8%
Households with children under 183,75627.5%
Households with seniors (65+)4,30331.5%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.8%29.8%
Married51.9%48.8%
Separated1.0%1.0%
Widowed3.0%9.7%
Divorced7.2%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 27.7%
Some college, no degree 18.6%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 19.9%
Graduate / professional 11.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.8%
Bachelor's or higher31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5486.9%
Kindergarten3694.7%
Elementary school2,47831.2%
High school2,04125.7%
College / grad school2,49931.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%
Education & healthcare 21.3%
Retail trade 11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%
Professional & management 8.2%
Other services 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Finance & real estate 5.3%
Construction 5.2%
Public administration 3.9%
Information 1.5%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.1%
Service17.6%
Sales & office19.0%
Natural resources & construction7.0%
Production & transportation16.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.1%
Government9.9%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.5%
Carpool8.5%
Public transit1.2%
Walk0.7%
Work from home9.0%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.0

Poverty

All people 9.7%
Under 18 years 12.3%
18 and over 9.1%
Married-couple families 4.1%
Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.4%
Retirement income24.1%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol37.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist70.0%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,0423.7%
Disability%
Any disability12.3%
Under 186.1%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.2%
Public insurance36.3%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 191.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only32,82194.0%
Spanish5,17415.8%
Other Indo-European190.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander1,3284.0%
Other languages8892.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)25,78373.8%
Born in same state25,52573.1%
Born in different state22,11663.3%
Foreign born2580.7%
Naturalized citizen9,13826.2%
Not a US citizen5,76863.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2,0315.8%
French1,7284.9%
Arab8922.6%
German5041.4%
Polish2480.7%
AncestryCount%
English1850.5%
Irish1660.5%
Dutch650.2%
Norwegian490.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.2%
Internet access95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48312

What city is ZIP code 48312 in?

ZIP code 48312 is primarily assigned to Sterling Heights, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48312 in?

ZIP code 48312 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 48312?

ZIP code 48312 has an estimated population of 34,921 residents, with a density of 3,134 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48312?

The median home value in ZIP code 48312 is $232,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48312?

The median household income in ZIP code 48312 is $70,549, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48312 in?

ZIP code 48312 observes the EST timezone.

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