ZIP Code 48659

Located in Sterling, MI (Arenac County)

ZIP Code 48659 (Sterling, MI): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,563 residents (13 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $135,181
  • Average Household Income: $58,750

ZIP code 48659 primarily serves Sterling, MI in Arenac County. An estimated 2,563 people live within this area, with about 13 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 48659, the average price is around $135,181. That makes local housing 39% lower than the Michigan average of $221,733, and 56% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 48659 earns about $58,750 a year. This income is 20% lower than the average family in Michigan ($73,374), and 25% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,563
Median Household Income $58,750
Median Home Value $135,181
Median Age 39.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$31,005
Labor Force Participation60.5%
Unemployment Rate4.0%
Average Commute Time27.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate88.9%
Median Rent$853
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)20.2%
Total Housing Units993

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySterling
CountyArenac
County FIPS26011
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density13.0/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)44.0679, -84.0515
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.96
Dual Income Families49.6%

Marital Status

Married56.1%
Never Married25.8%
Divorced12.6%
Widowed5.5%

Gender

Male51.7%
Female48.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)8.9%
Poverty Rate17.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.1%
Disabled Population15.0%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Sterling

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
48659 Current 2,563 $58,750 $135,181

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48654 Rose City, MI 27 miles 2,384
48656 Saint Helen, MI 28 miles 3,846
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48651 Prudenville, MI 30.7 miles 4,364
48657 Sanford, MI 30.9 miles 7,578
48761 South Branch, MI 31.6 miles 799
48706 Bay City, MI 32.7 miles 38,974
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48732 Essexville, MI 34.6 miles 11,340
48640 Midland, MI 36.3 miles 32,492
48617 Clare, MI 36.5 miles 9,403
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48737 Glennie, MI 37.1 miles 1,082
48636 Luzerne, MI 37.8 miles 938
48623 Freeland, MI 38.1 miles 15,129
48720 Bay Port, MI 38.7 miles 1,053
48625 Harrison, MI 38.9 miles 12,704
48750 Oscoda, MI 39.2 miles 9,165
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48629 Houghton Lake, MI 39.8 miles 7,998
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48647 Mio, MI 40.5 miles 3,980
48747 Munger, MI 40.5 miles 1,549
48701 Akron, MI 41.6 miles 1,399
48603 Saginaw, MI 41.8 miles 27,757
48767 Unionville, MI 41.8 miles 2,043
48755 Pigeon, MI 42.1 miles 3,006
48724 Carrollton, MI 42.7 miles 1,229
48725 Caseville, MI 43 miles 1,916
48733 Fairgrove, MI 43.5 miles 1,648
48878 Rosebush, MI 43.7 miles 1,240
48607 Saginaw, MI 44.4 miles 1,614
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48638 Saginaw, MI 45 miles 12,875
48745 Mikado, MI 45 miles 1,277
48621 Fairview, MI 45.2 miles 1,126
48626 Hemlock, MI 45.5 miles 5,766
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48754 Owendale, MI 46.6 miles 1,044
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48705 Barton City, MI 47.1 miles 521
49667 Merritt, MI 47.1 miles 631
48731 Elkton, MI 47.2 miles 1,441
49632 Falmouth, MI 47.2 miles 1,067
48637 Merrill, MI 47.3 miles 3,024
48883 Shepherd, MI 47.5 miles 7,292
48735 Gagetown, MI 47.6 miles 933
48728 Curran, MI 48.2 miles 328
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