Sterling Heights
City in Macomb County, Michigan
Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County, Michigan, with 134,346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Utica, 3.3 miles N.
- 134,346residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 36.4 sq miland area · 94.4 km²
- 3,686 / sq mipopulation density
- 48313main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Sterling Heights is located roughly 18 miles (29.0 km) north of Downtown. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 134,346, placing Sterling Heights as the second-largest suburb of Detroit and the fourth-most populous city in Michigan.
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Living in Sterling Heights
- Median household income
- $79,909
- Median home value
- $274,300
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Sterling Heights had 134,346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 134,346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,686 per sq mi (1,423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling Heights at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Macomb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 134,346 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.45 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5812° N, 83.0303° W |
| ZIP codes | 48313, 48310, 48312, 48314 |
| Official website | sterlingheights.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2676460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling Heights
- Utica3.3 mi N
- Fraser5.2 mi SE
- Troy5.9 mi W
- Warren6.1 mi S
- Madison Heights6.3 mi SW
- Clawson6.8 mi SW
- Center Line7.0 mi S
- Roseville7.0 mi SE
- Mount Clemens7.7 mi E
- Royal Oak8.1 mi SW
- Rochester8.6 mi NW
- Rochester Hills8.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling Heights
What county is Sterling Heights in?
Sterling Heights is in Macomb County, Michigan.
What is the population of Sterling Heights, MI?
134,346 people lived in Sterling Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling Heights, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48313. Other ZIP codes: 48310, 48312, 48314.
What is the elevation of Sterling Heights?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling Heights?
Utica (3.3 mi), Fraser (5.2 mi), Troy (5.9 mi), Warren (6.1 mi), Madison Heights (6.3 mi).
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