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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48314 has 21,614 residents and 8,610 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 44.0 years, older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (9.1%, higher than the state average of 3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	21,614Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	21,379Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,595Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,774.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$80,383Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,610Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$309,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.29Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,116	20,465	20,570	20,654	21,129	20,610	20,491	20,606	20,582	20,624	21,286	21,587	21,379
Decennial Census	20,245	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,614	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 44

Male Median Age: 41.7

Female Median Age: 46.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	547	487	547	620	711	833	712	564	560	596	690	870	777	582	448	381	251	261
Female	524	495	564	574	686	766	703	555	557	656	802	853	841	682	561	497	346	515
Total	1,071	982	1,111	1,194	1,397	1,599	1,415	1,119	1,117	1,252	1,492	1,723	1,618	1,264	1,009	878	597	776

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	17,263	80.84%
Black:	1,078	5.05%
Hispanic:*	725	3.39%
Asian:	1,965	9.20%
American Indian:	65	0.30%
Hawaiian:	2	0.01%
Other:	257	1.20%
Total:	21,355	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,437	48.29%	41.7 years
Females:	11,177	51.71%	46.4 years
Total:	21,614	100%	44.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,912	74.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	204	0.95%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,234	19.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,029	24.62%
Total Population:	21,379	100%
Total Native Population:	16,116	75.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:	5,263	24.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $80,383, which is markedly greater than the state median ($71,149), is up $21,664 (36.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,835. Family households earn a median of $98,778 versus $52,038 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,740). By gender, male median income is $72,510 and female is $55,755, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $16,755 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$58,719	$57,341	$58,498	$61,018	$64,274	$62,377	$66,695	$66,210	$65,548	$65,778	$70,331	$77,463	$80,383
Median Family Income	$77,265	$77,676	$74,644	$79,601	$82,535	$81,642	$86,372	$84,961	$86,619	$85,466	$87,688	$94,279	$98,778
Median NonFamily Income	$37,942	$34,593	$34,548	$34,565	$35,768	$37,426	$40,083	$40,262	$40,068	$44,787	$53,073	$53,153	$52,038
Median Male Income	$64,368	$64,520	$63,750	$61,156	$57,874	$55,361	$57,799	$60,401	$61,604	$63,185	$64,968	$70,042	$72,510
Median Female Income	$40,838	$41,694	$42,599	$44,837	$43,714	$42,646	$45,340	$45,899	$46,519	$49,157	$53,125	$50,100	$55,755

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,492	56.77%
Unemployed:	335	1.81%
Not In Labor Force:	7,654	41.42%
Total:	18,481	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,891	46.62%
Service:	1,497	14.27%
Sales and Office:	2,177	20.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	632	6.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,295	12.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,492	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $309,700, which is much higher than the state median ($217,600), is up $118,100 (61.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,700. The median gross rent is $1,397, which is much higher than the state median ($1,084), is up $374 (36.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $240. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.98% (57.30% with a mortgage, 42.70% free-and-clear) and renters 23.02% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.20%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$191,600	$176,000	$171,800	$179,600	$178,600	$180,300	$202,900	$220,900	$229,000	$242,500	$261,800	$291,600	$309,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	40	1.91%
$500 to $999:	479	22.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:	649	31.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	368	17.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:	287	13.73%
$2,500 to $2,999:	47	2.25%
$3,000 or more:	207	9.90%
No Rent:	14	0.67%
Total:	2,091	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,023	$1,119	$1,010	$970	$980	$964	$986	$1,059	$1,157	$1,148	$1,281	$1,393	$1,397

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,006	44.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,985	32.87%
Renter Occupied:	2,091	23.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,082	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,082	97.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	204	2.20%
Total Housing Units:	9,286	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,386	68.77%
Multi-Family Units:	2,274	24.49%
Other Units:	626	6.74%
Total Housing Units:	9,286	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 36.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (31.80%). High school or higher is 90.50%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (8.80%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (40.36%). College enrollment is 40.36%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	696	4.28%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	848	5.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,241	26.08%
Some college, no degree:	3,367	20.71%
Associate's degree:	1,215	7.47%
Bachelor's degree:	3,378	20.78%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,514	15.46%
Total:	16,259	100%
High school or higher:	14,715	90.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,892	36.24%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	15,196	60.01%
Public Insurance:	9,013	35.59%
No Insurance:	1,115	4.40%
Total:	25,324	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,209	95.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	6.3%	7.0%	8.3%	7.6%	6.0%	6.5%	5.5%	4.1%	4.9%	5.0%	4.4%	5.1%	5.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	175	3.67%
Kindergarten:	282	5.91%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,479	30.99%
High school (grades 9-12):	910	19.07%
College or graduate school:	1,926	40.36%
Total:	4,772	100%
Early Childhood:	457	9.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,671	55.97%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Sterling Heights, Michigan
City Alias:	Sterling Hts
Names to Avoid:	St Heights
County:	Macomb County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	1:06:14 AM
Population:	21,614 [See All]
Area Code:	586
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.6093, -83.0516
Land Area:	7.789 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48314/zip-code-48314.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,038Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	713Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,071Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,437Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,056Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	696Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$189,189,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$785,746,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	13,346Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:	19820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI (CBSA Div 47664)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,367,620Source: Census
MSA:	Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	7.789 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.033 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4140.44 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Detroit, MI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2676460Source: Census
Place Name:	Sterling Heights city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 48314 in Sterling Heights, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48314

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48314

Sources & References