Sterling
Village in Arenac County, Michigan

Sterling is a village in Arenac County, Michigan, with 474 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Standish, 4.7 miles SE.
- 474residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 485 / sq mipopulation density
- 48659ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is a village in Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 474 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Deep River Township.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $61,563
- Median home value
- $89,200
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Sterling had 474 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 474 |
|---|---|
| Density | 485 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Arenac County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 474 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0328° N, 84.0186° W |
| ZIP code | 48659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2676420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Standish4.7 mi SE
- Omer8.1 mi E
- Skidway Lake11.7 mi N
- Twining11.7 mi NE
- Prescott11.8 mi N
- Pinconning12.4 mi S
- Turner13.7 mi NE
- Au Gres16.2 mi E
- Whittemore17.5 mi NE
- West Branch19.9 mi NW
- Gladwin23.5 mi W
- Beaverton25.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Arenac County, Michigan.
What is the population of Sterling, MI?
474 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, MI?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 48659.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Standish (4.7 mi), Omer (8.1 mi), Skidway Lake (11.7 mi), Twining (11.7 mi), Prescott (11.8 mi).
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