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ZIP Code 48314
Sterling Heights, Michigan

ZIP code 48314 is in Sterling Heights, located in Macomb County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 21,614. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $49,407, and about 6% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
21,614
Census ZCTA
County
Macomb
FIPS 26099
Median income (est.)
$49,407
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
7.705 mi²
+ 0.033 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CitySterling Heights, MI
CountyMacomb County (FIPS 26099)
StateMichigan (FIPS 26)
Metro Area (MSA)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (19820)
Census Region / DivisionMidwest Region · East North Central Division
Coordinates42.612076, -83.05349
Land / Water Area7.705 mi² land · 0.033 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 11,090 individual tax returns filed in 48314 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
29.6%
$25K–$50K
20.9%
$50K–$75K
14.7%
$75K–$100K
10.7%
$100K–$200K
18.0%
$200K+
6.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 33% of 48314's total adjusted gross income, from 6% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($49,407) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 48314's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$49,407
▲ 3.0%
Filers earning $200K+
6.0%
▲ 0.1 pt
Total filers
11,090
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/48314/soi?year=… $43K 2020 $48K 2021 $49K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 48314 ZCTA.

2000
16,718
 
2010
20,245
▲ +21.1%
2020
21,614
▲ +6.8%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypeBranch
Carrier Route SortB
USPS Finance Number259510
City AliasesSterling Heights, Sterling Hts, St Heights

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48314 in?

ZIP code 48314 is in Macomb County, Michigan (county FIPS code 26099).

What city is ZIP code 48314?

The primary USPS city for 48314 is Sterling Heights, MI.

What metro area (MSA) is 48314 in?

48314 is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (MSA code 19820).

What is the population of ZIP code 48314?

The 2020 Census population of 48314 was 21,614 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 48314?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 48314 is about $49,407, with around 6% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.