ZIP code 48659
Where is ZIP code 48659?
Sterling, Michigan
Arenac County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48659 belongs to Sterling, Michigan in Arenac County. 48659 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 2,563 people live in the 48659 area, where the median household income is $58,750. The closest ZIP codes are 48658 (Standish, 8.4 mi southeast), 48610 (Alger, 8.4 mi northwest) and 48756 (Prescott, 10 mi north).
| ZIP code | 48659 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sterling |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Arenac County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 44.0669, -84.0505 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 486 |
Population and income in 48659
| Population | 2,563 · lower than 64% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 34 · lower than 80% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.6 years · lower than 72% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $58,750 · lower than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,446 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,200 · lower than 80% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $853 a month |
| Housing units | 1,279 |
| Households | 993 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 76.13 sq mi (plus 0.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48659. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48659
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48658 | Standish, MI | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 48610 | Alger, MI | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 48756 | Prescott, MI | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 48613 | Bentley, MI | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48749 | Omer, MI | 10.4 mi E | Standard |
| 48766 | Twining, MI | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 48650 | Pinconning, MI | 15.2 mi S | Standard |
| 48770 | Whittemore, MI | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 48652 | Rhodes, MI | 16.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 48661 | West Branch, MI | 17.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 48703 | Au Gres, MI | 17.5 mi E | Standard |
| 48765 | Turner, MI | 17.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48659 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48659
123 MAIN ST
STERLING MI 48659
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48659-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48659?
- 48659 is a Sterling, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48659 in?
- ZIP code 48659 is in Arenac County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48659 in?
- 48659 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48659?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48659 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48659?
- About 2,563 people live in ZIP code 48659, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48659?
- The median household income in 48659 is $58,750 a year, lower than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48659?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48659 are 48658 (Standish, 8.4 miles), 48610 (Alger, 8.4 miles), 48756 (Prescott, 10 miles) and 48613 (Bentley, 10.1 miles).