48313 ZIP Code — Sterling Heights, MI
Macomb County, Michigan
ZIP code 48313 is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 8.68 square miles and serves a population of 34,004 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.
About ZIP code 48313
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $86,560. 34% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,004
population
8.68
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48313 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48313
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48313. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | Acceptable |
| Sterling Heights | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,004 |
| Population density | 3,918 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5990 |
| Longitude | -83.0108 |
| 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 | 36.4% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
34,004
Population
3,918
People per sq mi
41.2
Median age
$86,560
Median household income
$39,210
Per capita income
$236,100
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
10,686
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
915
Under 5
954
872
5–9
910
909
10–14
947
768
15–19
801
1,054
20–24
1,099
2,525
25–34
2,632
1,887
35–44
1,968
2,184
45–54
2,278
1,311
55–59
1,368
1,214
60–64
1,265
1,947
65–74
2,030
737
75–84
768
324
85+
337
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,591 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 27,413 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,143 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.2%
Black or African American
6.6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,764 | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,274 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,052 | 3% |
| Asian | 774 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 514 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 93 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $86,560 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
50.5%
$300k–$500k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,175 |
| Owner occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter occupied | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 36.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.9% |
| Electricity | 10.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,366 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 554 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,175 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,480 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,624 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,357 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Married | 58.0% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 390 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 451 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,653 | 37.8% |
| High school | 1,630 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,901 | 27.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.5%
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
9.2%
Professional & management
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
4.1%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,483 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,135 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,339 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 41 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 891 | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 102 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,847 | 84.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,554 | 84.0% |
| Born in different state | 25,113 | 73.9% |
| Foreign born | 293 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,157 | 15.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,689 | 71.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,636 | 10.7% |
| French | 2,096 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1,527 | 4.5% |
| German | 948 | 2.8% |
| English | 407 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 186 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 173 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 136 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48313
What city is ZIP code 48313 in?
ZIP code 48313 is primarily assigned to Sterling Heights, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48313 in?
ZIP code 48313 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 48313?
ZIP code 48313 has an estimated population of 34,004 residents, with a density of 3,919 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48313?
The median household income in ZIP code 48313 is $86,560, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48313?
The median home value in ZIP code 48313 is $236,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 48313 in?
ZIP code 48313 observes the EST timezone.