ZIP code 48312
Where is ZIP code 48312?
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Macomb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48312 belongs to Sterling Heights, Michigan in Macomb County. 48312 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 586. About 34,401 people live in the 48312 area, where the median household income is $68,061. The closest ZIP codes are 48311 (Sterling Heights, 2 mi northwest), 48313 (Sterling Heights, 2.9 mi north) and 48026 (Fraser, 3.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 48312 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sterling Heights |
| Also accepted | Sterling Hts |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Macomb County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 586 |
| Coordinates | 42.5592, -83.0029 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 483 |
Population and income in 48312
| Population | 34,401 · higher than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,087 · higher than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.4 years · lower than 62% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $68,061 · higher than 50% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,539 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $264,500 · higher than 75% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,213 a month |
| Housing units | 14,389 |
| Households | 13,880 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 11.14 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48312. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48312
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48311 | Sterling Heights, MI | 2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 48313 | Sterling Heights, MI | 2.9 mi N | Standard |
| 48026 | Fraser, MI | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 48093 | Warren, MI | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48088 | Warren, MI | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48310 | Sterling Heights, MI | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 48314 | Sterling Heights, MI | 4 mi NW | Standard |
| 48035 | Clinton Township, MI | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 48092 | Warren, MI | 4.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 4.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 48318 | Utica, MI | 4.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 48397 | Warren, MI | 5 mi S | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48312 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48312
123 MAIN ST
STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts STERLING HTS as the city name for 48312. Avoid St Heights: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48312-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Sterling Heights, MI
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48312?
- 48312 is a Sterling Heights, Michigan ZIP code. Sterling Hts is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48312 in?
- ZIP code 48312 is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48312 in?
- 48312 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48312?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48312 use area code 586.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48312?
- About 34,401 people live in ZIP code 48312, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48312?
- The median household income in 48312 is $68,061 a year, higher than 50% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48312?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48312 are 48311 (Sterling Heights, 2 miles), 48313 (Sterling Heights, 2.9 miles), 48026 (Fraser, 3.1 miles) and 48093 (Warren, 3.1 miles).