ZIP Code 48310 Demographics & Data

Insights on Sterling Heights, MI (ZIP Code 48310)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 48310

The 48310 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Sterling Heights in Michigan in Macomb County in the United States. The current population estimate is 43,545. Approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $62,461. It is estimated that about 25.6% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,245. The median age in ZIP Code 48310 is approximately 38.6 years, with 21.1% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 48310

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48310 is 43,545.

Sterling Heights, MI

The 48310 ZIP Code is associated with Sterling Heights, MI in Macomb County.

Area Codes associated with 48310

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48310 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 48310.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48310

Sunrise: 7:46 am
Sunset: 4:59 pm
Sunrise in 48310 7:46 am
Sunrise in 48310 4:59 pm

Weather forecast for 48310

This Afternoon's forecast for 48310: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Current air quality in 48310

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48310 Good

Internet in 48310

An estimated 93.1% of households in ZIP Code 48310 have a computer, while about 89.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48310

Females comprise about 50.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 48310, while males account for approximately 49.7%.

Health Insurance in 48310

Approximately 7.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48310 (Sterling Heights, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48310

The median household income in ZIP Code 48310 is $62,461, while the region's mean household income is $75,296. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,245. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48310 of $26,245 is approximately 17.24% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 12.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately28.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 48310 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.9% of 48310 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48310

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.0%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48310

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48310, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 48310 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48310 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.2%), followed by Asian (12.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48310

Industry Percent
White 82.2%
Black or African American 6.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 12.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48310

Residents of ZIP Code 48310 are older than average. The median age of 38.6 years in ZIP Code 48310 is approximately 1.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 48310 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 48310 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48310

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 15.7%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 12.9%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 6.6%
65 to 74 years 10.6%
75 to 84 years 4.8%
85 years and over 1.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48310

In ZIP Code 48310, 52.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 12.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.6% of homes. Lastly, 29.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Macomb County region.

Language Spoken in 48310

Language Spoken Percent
English only 52.3%
Spanish 0.8%
Other Indo-European languages 12.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.6%
Other languages 29.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48310

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48310, an estimated 42.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Macomb County region.

Age of Housing in 48310

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 42.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48310

In ZIP Code 48310, 79.7% of the population graduated high school, while 25.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Macomb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48310

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 12.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.6%
Some college, no degree 16.9%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate or professional degree 8.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48310 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48310

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48310 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48310 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48310 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48310

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48310

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48310 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48310 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes electricity rates in 48310 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48310

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48310 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48310

Month ZIP Code 48310 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.14 3 6.31
Mar 4.97 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.34 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.9 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.86 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.43 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.25 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.09 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.58 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes solar power levels in 48310 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48310 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48310, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48310 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Macomb County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48310

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 275
Credit reporting or credit repair services 116
Debt collection 24
Checking or savings account 23
Credit card or prepaid card 13
Other 49
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48310

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 157
Incorrect information on your report 130
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 52
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 44
Managing an account 18
Other 99
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48310

In 48310, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48310 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 48310 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48310. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48310

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 2.7%
Manufacturing 22.0%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 14.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.2%
Information 1.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.1%
Other services, except public administration 6.1%
Public administration 2.8%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.