ZIP 48310 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Sterling Heights city, MI (48310)

Median Income

$77,851

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,691

Wealth inflow

Population

43,218

Unemployment

6.1%

2.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,691 for ZIP 48310 (Sterling Heights city, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.1%+66% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-89% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.4%+66% vs US avg

1,046

Establishments

15,702

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction4.2%
Manufacturing19.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade15.1%
Transportation, utilities7.7%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.4%
Professional, scientific, management10.7%
Education, health care, social17.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.9%
Other services4.7%
Public administration2.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48310 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.5%, median income rose 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.3%.

Median Income

$77,851

+4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate