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Sterling Heights, MI

Total Population
43,232
Median Household Income
$73,422
Median Home Value
$248,000
Median Rent
$1,283

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,422
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$248,000
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,283
100% above state median
Median Age
39.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sterling Heights, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,422
-2.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.92 people

Total Households
14,732
Family Households
57.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
36.8%
#2 Industry
Education
21.7%
#3 Industry
Finance
17.2%
Total Employed Residents:11,313

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
142 workers
Public Transit
0.5%
91 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,731
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.9%
19,893 employed
Labor Force
21,203
1,303 unemployed
Median Age
39.2 years
Per Capita Income
$30,063
Poverty Rate
12.7%

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