Zip Code 48659 — Sterling, MI

ZIP Code 48659 is associated with Sterling, MI, in Arenac County. The listed population estimate is 2,563; estimated density is 13.0 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #3 of 6 in Arenac County and #628 of 987 in MI.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code48659
Primary CitySterling
State / ProvinceMI
CountyArenac
Total Population2,563
Population Density13.0 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit

How 48659 Compares

MetricZIP 48659Arenac County recordsMI records
Population estimate2,56313,496 (sum)10,077,716 (sum)
Population Density13.0 /sq mi----
County population rank#3 of 6----
State population rank#628 of 987----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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