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ZIP 48021

Pop. 33,982·Macomb County·90th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,408/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$557
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ZIP 48021 · $1,408
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,580/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
$16,896/yr
At $1,408/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48021 (Eastpointe, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,982
Median income
$62,325
Median age
36.1
Renters
29.7%
Age distribution
24.1%
23.6%
26.1%
12.8%
13.4%
Under 1824.1%
18–3423.6%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.8%
65+13.4%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
36.2%
55.3%
White36.2%
Black55.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.7%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
31.4%
42.5%
15.2%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college42.5%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
70.3%
29.7%
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48021 in Eastpointe, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,093 → $1,408
up 28.8%
Income
$52,155 → $62,325
up 19.5%
Population
34,040 → 33,982
down 0.2%
Renter share
31.4% → 29.7%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15.2% → 15.2%
+0.0 pts
Median age
38.1 → 36.1
-2.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 48021 in Eastpointe, MI has shifted from $1,093 to $1,408, up 28.8% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $52,155 to $62,325 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 31.4% to 29.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 48021 in Eastpointe, MI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48021 covers Eastpointe, MI. The median rent here is $1,408/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($62,325/yr), ZIP 48021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48021 (Eastpointe, MI) is $1,408. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48021's median rent of $1,408/mo is $557 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48021 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48021 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #90 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,408/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,408/mo in ZIP 48021. The local median household income is $62,325/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48021?

Rent in ZIP 48021 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48021 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,408/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($62,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of ZIP 48021 households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48021 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48021 compare to the rest of Eastpointe?

ZIP 48021 sits right at the Eastpointe citywide median of $1,408/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,408/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 48021's median household income ($62,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48021 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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