48659 ZIP Code – Sterling, Michigan
Located in Sterling, Michigan, ZIP code 48659 is a small ZIP code within Arenac County with a population of approximately 2,643 residents. The median household income is $56,279 — below the Michigan average and below the national average. The median home value of $110,700 is well below the national average, with 88.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $834, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. About 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 38.4, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 48610, 48749, 48658.
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ZIP 48659 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48659 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,643 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $110k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $834 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.6% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48610 – Alger
- 48749 – Omer
- 48658 – Standish
- 48613 – Bentley
- 48766 – Twining
- 48756 – Prescott
- 48650 – Pinconning
- 48770 – Whittemore
- 48652 – Rhodes
- 48765 – Turner
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48610 | ALGER | 3,270 | $51,331 |
| 48749 | OMER | 1,311 | $49,180 |
| 48658 | STANDISH | 4,803 | $49,770 |
| 48613 | BENTLEY | 1,039 | $49,833 |
| 48766 | TWINING | 1,319 | $49,688 |