48659 ZIP Code, Sterling, MI
48659 is a ZIP code in Sterling, Michigan in Arenac County. It covers 76 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48749, 48658 and 48610. 2,563 people live here in 993 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $58,750, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sterling, MI
- County: Arenac County
- Land area: 76 sq mi
- Population: 2,563
- Median household income: $58,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,563 |
| Households | 993 |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Income per person | $28,446 |
| Median age | 39.6 |
| Homeowners | 88.9% |
| Median home value | $146,200 |
| Median rent | $853 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% |
| Broadband internet | 82.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 28.4% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.4% |
| $150–200K | 2.7% |
| $200K+ | 2.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 18.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.7% |
| Owned outright | 35.5% |
| Rented | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 22.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.5% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 16.0% |
Businesses in 48659
38 business establishments with 342 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Construction: 4
- Manufacturing: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48749 — Omer city, MI (7.5 mi)
- 48658 — Standish city, MI (8.4 mi)
- 48610 — Skidway Lake CDP, MI (8.8 mi)
- 48613 (9.7 mi)
- 48766 — Twining village, MI (10.1 mi)
- 48756 — Skidway Lake CDP, MI (12.2 mi)
- 48650 — Pinconning city, MI (15.1 mi)
- 48652 (17.1 mi)
Areas that include 48659
- Sterling, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Arenac County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median household income in Arenac County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Arenac County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Arenac County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of households with children in Arenac County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Arenac County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Arenac County
Mail every home in 48659
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48659, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48659 in?
- 48659 is a Sterling, MI mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Sterling; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48659 in?
- 48659 is in Arenac County.
- What is the population of 48659?
- About 2,563 people (±269), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,640.
- What is the median household income in 48659?
- $58,750 (±$6,452), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48659?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48659 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48659?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48749 (7.5 mi, Omer), 48658 (8.4 mi, Standish), 48610 (8.8 mi, Skidway Lake), 48613 (9.7 mi), 48766 (10.1 mi, Twining) and 48756 (12.2 mi, Skidway Lake).
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