ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48310

Part of Sterling Heights, MI

Pop. 43,354·Macomb County·69th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,563/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$369

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ZIP 48310 · $1,563

More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,150

1 BR

$1,280

2 BR

$1,610

3 BR

$1,970

4 BR+

$2,130

Research median

$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48310 is 0.1% below its high of $1,565 in May 2026, at $1,563 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48310 changed +2.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,058) is $1,951 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,610); a 3-bedroom is $1,970.

Rank in Sterling Heights

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Sterling Heights.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48091, 7 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,380/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48310. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,756/yr

At $1,563/mo median

Location

CitySterling Heights

StateMI

CountyMacomb County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48310 (Sterling Heights, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,354

Median income

$78,058

Median age

39.7

Renters

21.6%

Age distribution

21%

24.2%

12.6%

18%

Under 1821%

18–3424.2%

35–5424.2%

55–6412.6%

65+18%

Gender

48.4%

51.6%

Male48.4%

Female51.6%

Race & ethnicity

74%

White74%

Black7.5%

Hispanic2.1%

Asian12%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

17.4%

25.9%

27.7%

29%

No HS diploma17.4%

HS diploma25.9%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+29%

Housing tenure

78.4%

21.6%

Owner78.4%

Renter21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 48310 in Sterling Heights, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,373 → $1,563

up 13.8%

Income

$67,389 → $78,058

up 15.8%

Population

43,963 → 43,354

down 1.4%

Renter share

24.4% → 21.6%

-2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

26.5% → 29%

+2.5 pts

Median age

38.8 → 39.7

+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 48310 in Sterling Heights, MI has climbed by $190 per month, settling near $1,563 after starting the period at $1,373. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48310 in Sterling Heights, MI now reports about $78,058, up from $67,389 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,963 to 43,354 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 21.6% of households rent today, against 24.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.5% to 29%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 48310 in Sterling Heights, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48310 covers Sterling Heights, MI. The median rent here is $1,563/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($78,058/yr), ZIP 48310 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48310?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,563/mo in ZIP 48310. The local median household income is $78,058/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48310?

Rent in ZIP 48310 has risen 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $1,565 in May 2026.

How does ZIP 48310 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48310 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #69 of 168 at $1,563/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48310 changed +2.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.