ZIP code 48659: Sterling, MI
48659 is a ZIP code in Sterling, Michigan, mainly in Arenac County. About 2,563 people live here.
- Population
- 2,563
- Median household income
- $58,750
- Typical home value
- $174,100+7.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $853gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homeowners
- 88.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 48659 details
| City | Sterling |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac County (also partly Bay County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 76.1 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 34 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 27.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.06555, -84.05078 |
Median rent in 48659 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $738/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $865/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $892/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 48659
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48749 | Omer, MI | 7.5 mi | 1,271 |
| 48658 | Standish, MI | 8.4 mi | 4,694 |
| 48610 | Alger, MI | 8.8 mi | 3,300 |
| 48613 | Bentley, MI | 9.7 mi | 1,081 |
| 48766 | Twining, MI | 10.1 mi | 1,328 |
| 48756 | Prescott, MI | 12.2 mi | 4,060 |
| 48650 | Pinconning, MI | 15.1 mi | 6,510 |
| 48652 | Rhodes, MI | 17.1 mi | 1,832 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 48659?
A typical home in ZIP code 48659 is worth about $174,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $58,750 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $174,100 homeWhat can a $58,750 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 48659
What city is ZIP code 48659?
ZIP code 48659 is in Sterling, MI, in Arenac County.
What county is ZIP code 48659 in?
48659 is mainly in Arenac County, Michigan, and partly in Bay County.
What is the population of ZIP code 48659?
About 2,563 people live in ZIP code 48659, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 48659 in?
48659 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.