ZIP Code 48659 - Sterling Michigan

ZIP Code 48659 is located in Sterling Michigan. Portions of 48659 are also in Adams Township (Arenac County) and Clayton Township and Deep River Township and Gibson Township and Moffatt Township. 48659 is primarily within Arenac County, with some portions in Bay County and Ogemaw County. Regionally, it is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.

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ZIP Code 48659 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSterling
Primary CountyArenac County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,643
Area Code(s)989
Current Time
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48659 Demographics

48659 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48659 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48659 is White. The current unemployment level in 48659 is 6.7%.

Population2,643
Population Growth Rate-8.49%
Population Density31 People per Square Mile
Total Households995
Percentage High Income Households2.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$52,961
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$49,090
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)6.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.81%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.18%

48659 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,49298.81%
Black50.2%
Hispanic200.79%
Asian00%
Native American50.2%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

48659 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White15895.76%
Black21.21%
Hispanic53.03%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

48659 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1509.15%
Bachelor Degree1539.33%
High School Diploma78447.8%
No High School Diploma452.74%
GED or Alternate704.27%
1 or More Years of College25915.79%
Associates Degree1297.87%
Masters Degree412.5%
Professional Degree30.18%
Doctorate Degree60.37%

48659 Geography

Coordinates44.06551743,-84.05258942
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 48659
RegionFlint-Saginaw-Bay City Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBay City, MI
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area84 Square Miles

48659 Politics

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48659 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion50ah - Tawas Lake Plain

48659 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)10112031425156544636281834
Avg Max Temp (°F)28314154687781797158453355
Avg Precip (In.)1.731.262.042.612.843.182.753.773.462.562.361.8630.42

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