ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48026

Part of Fraser, MI
Pop. 14,583·Macomb County·87th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$482
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48026 · $1,450
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$1,060/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,354) is $1,609 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,400).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48066, 2 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,268/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48026. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/mo median
Location
CityFraser
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48026 (Fraser, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,583
Median income
$64,354
Median age
43
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
17.9%
22.8%
25.1%
13.6%
20.6%
Under 1817.9%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.1%
55–6413.6%
65+20.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
80%
White80%
Black10.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian1.7%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
29.8%
38.9%
22.7%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+22.7%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48026 in Fraser, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,471 → $64,354
up 8.2%
Population
14,703 → 14,583
down 0.8%
Renter share
28.1% → 26.7%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 22.7%
-0.8 pts
Median age
39.1 → 43
+3.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48026 in Fraser, MI now reports about $64,354, up from $59,471 in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 48026

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48026 covers Fraser, MI. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($64,354/yr), ZIP 48026 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 48026. The local median household income is $64,354/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48026?

Rent in ZIP 48026 has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does ZIP 48026 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48026 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #87 of 168 at $1,450/mo.

How does ZIP 48026 compare to the rest of Fraser?

ZIP 48026 sits right at the Fraser citywide median of $1,450/mo.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 48026's median household income ($64,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48026 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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