48314 ZIP Code — Sterling Heights, MI

Macomb County, Michigan

ZIP code 48314 is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 7.79 square miles and serves a population of 21,587 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.

About ZIP code 48314

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,463. 37% 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 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48314 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,587

population

7.79

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sterling Heights	Acceptable
Sterling Heights	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,587
Population density	2,771 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	7.79 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.6093
Longitude	-83.0516
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	586

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	32.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	24.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

21,587

Population

2,771

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$77,463

Median household income

$42,412

Per capita income

$291,600

Median home value

$1,393

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

6,972

Housing units

37.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

484

Under 5

516

528

5–9

563

508

10–14

542

600

15–19

638

583

20–24

620

1,349

25–34

1,437

1,057

35–44

1,126

1,379

45–54

1,469

781

55–59

831

815

60–64

868

1,150

65–74

1,224

775

75–84

826

445

85+

473

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,944	18.3%
18 and over	17,643	81.7%
65 and over	4,893	22.7%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%

Asian 12.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Black or African American 2.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,033	76.5%
Asian	2,813	12.6%
Two or more races	854	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	674	3%
Black or African American	654	2.9%
Other race	201	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	32.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	24.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$77,463

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 38.1%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,600
Median rent / month	$1,393
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	1.9%
Single-family detached	52.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	25.8%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.4%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,587	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	398	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,606	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,412	26.8%
Households with children under 18	2,078	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,363	37.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	25.0%
Married	57.0%	51.9%
Separated	1.3%	2.0%
Widowed	3.7%	10.9%
Divorced	6.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	37.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	296	5.9%
Kindergarten	196	3.9%
Elementary school	1,798	36.0%
High school	918	18.4%
College / grad school	1,783	35.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 17.3%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Professional & management 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	975	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,587	95.4%
Spanish	2,020	9.8%
Other Indo-European	169	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	621	3.0%
Other languages	346	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,863	73.5%
Born in same state	15,720	72.8%
Born in different state	13,641	63.2%
Foreign born	143	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	5,724	26.5%
Not a US citizen	4,774	83.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,480	6.9%
French	1,205	5.6%
Arab	371	1.7%
German	369	1.7%
English	332	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	92	0.4%
Polish	80	0.4%
Dutch	27	0.1%
Norwegian	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48314

What city is ZIP code 48314 in?

ZIP code 48314 is primarily assigned to Sterling Heights, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48314 in?

ZIP code 48314 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48314 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48314 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48314?

ZIP code 48314 has an estimated population of 21,587 residents, with a density of 2,771 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48314?

The median home value in ZIP code 48314 is $291,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48314?

The median household income in ZIP code 48314 is $77,463, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48314 in?

ZIP code 48314 observes the EST timezone.