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ZIP 48009

Pop. 21,772·Oakland County·1st most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$3,221/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,256
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ZIP 48009 · $3,221
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$2,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$38,652/yr
At $3,221/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOakland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48009 (Birmingham, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 76.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,772
Median income
$153,401
Median age
41.8
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
25.3%
13.5%
28.7%
14.3%
18.2%
Under 1825.3%
18–3413.5%
35–5428.7%
55–6414.3%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.5%
White84.5%
Black2.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian5%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
16.2%
76.8%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma5.9%
Some college16.2%
Bachelor's+76.8%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48009 in Birmingham, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,381 → $3,221
up 35.3%
Income
$137,907 → $153,401
up 11.2%
Population
21,728 → 21,772
up 0.2%
Renter share
25.2% → 22.9%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
77.1% → 76.8%
-0.3 pts
Median age
42.3 → 41.8
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 48009 in Birmingham, MI has shifted from $2,381 to $3,221, up 35.3% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $137,907 in 2021 to $153,401 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 25.2% to 22.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 48009 in Birmingham, MI market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48009 covers Birmingham, MI. The median rent here is $3,221/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($153,401/yr), ZIP 48009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48009 (Birmingham, MI) is $3,221. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48009's median rent of $3,221/mo is $1,256 (64%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48009 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48009 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #1 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $3,221/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,221/mo in ZIP 48009. The local median household income is $153,401/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48009?

Rent in ZIP 48009 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48009 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,221/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($153,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 48009 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48009 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 48009 sits right at the Birmingham citywide median of $3,221/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,221/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 48009's median household income ($153,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48009 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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