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Sterling village, MI

ZIP 48659 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48659

48659 has a population of 2,740 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (52.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
16.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+20% vs US avg
x
High school
40.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.3%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.9%+554% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48659

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.4%+75% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.9%+554% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,740
Median age38.4
Poverty rate16.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%