ZIP Code 48313: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI
Total population: 34,015 Household income: $88,065 Rent: $1,171

Overview

Total population
34,015
Rent
$1,171
Year built
1977
Household income
$88,065
Per capita income
$40,688
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
51.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Michigan
County
Macomb County
City
Sterling-Heights
Total population
34,015
Adults over 25
25,125
Total households
13,613
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$88,065
Per capita income
$40,688
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
51.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,171
Year built
1977
Households that rent
26%
Households that own
74%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
86.3%
Black
5.3%
Asian
3.3%
Two or more races
4.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
98.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,479 (85%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
2,371 (15%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
28.3%
High school graduate or GED
27.9%
Some college or associate degree
12.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 48313 with: Macomb County, MI Sterling Heights, MI Detroit metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48313

Total population34,015
Rent$1,171
Year built1977
Household income$88,065
Per capita income$40,688
Poverty rate8.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Macomb County, MI

Total population879,853
Rent$1,211
Year built1975
Household income$77,837
Per capita income$40,619
Poverty rate10.4%
Unemployment rate4.7%

Sterling Heights, MI

Total population133,573
Rent$1,292
Year built1977
Household income$79,909
Per capita income$38,084
Poverty rate11.1%
Unemployment rate5.1%

Detroit Metro Area, MI

Total population4,376,828
Rent$1,207
Year built1968
Household income$76,664
Per capita income$43,384
Poverty rate13.6%
Unemployment rate4.5%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761
Rent$1,129
Year built1972
Household income$72,875
Per capita income$40,735
Poverty rate13.2%
Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP48313 CountyMacomb, MICitySterling Heights, MIMetro AreaDetroit metro area, MIStateMichiganCountryUnited States
Total population34,015879,853133,5734,376,82810,077,761334,922,499
Rent$1,171$1,211$1,292$1,207$1,129$1,413
Year built197719751977196819721980
Household income$88,065$77,837$79,909$76,664$72,875$80,734
Per capita income$40,688$40,619$38,084$43,384$40,735$44,673
Poverty rate8.1%10.4%11.1%13.6%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.7%5.1%4.5%4.7%4%

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Summary for 48313

Rent & Income

In 48313, the typical monthly rent is $1,171 and the typical household income is $88,065. Rent here is lower than Sterling Heights and similar to Michigan, and household income is higher than both Sterling Heights and Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 8.1%, which is lower than in both Sterling Heights and Michigan.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 26% of households. About 51.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.


 

ZIP 48313 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 48313 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 48313 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,171 37 / 88 from lower rent $856 – $2,049
Household income $88,065 26 / 88 from higher income $30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate 8.1% 24 / 88 from lower poverty 3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48313

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 37th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. At the state level, values extend from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 48313 holds the 26th out of 88 ZIP Codes. In Michigan as a whole, the range goes from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 48313 ranks 24th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48313 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,171 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.


👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48313

Annual Household Income: $88,065

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.


📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48313

Estimated Rate: 8.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.


🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48313

In ZIP Code 48313, households that rent: 3,544 (26%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,544 26%
Owner-Occupied 10,069 74%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.


📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48313

In ZIP Code 48313, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,811 (51.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,811 51.1%
Other renter households 1,733 48.9%
Total renter households 3,544 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.


📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48313

Less than High School: 7,103 people (28.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,002 people (27.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,159 people (12.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,861 people (31.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,125


 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.