ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48035

Pop. 33,569·Macomb County·106th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,364/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$568
Reported rents
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ZIP 48035 · $1,364
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,360/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 the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48035 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48035 changed +6.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,015) is $1,825 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,800).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48035. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,368/yr
At $1,364/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48035 (Clinton Township, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,569
Median income
$73,015
Median age
39
Renters
33%
Age distribution
20.1%
25.2%
21.1%
15%
18.6%
Under 1820.1%
18–3425.2%
35–5421.1%
55–6415%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
19.9%
White68.4%
Black19.9%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian3.5%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
32.8%
37.7%
20.4%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48035 in Clinton Township, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,527 → $73,015
up 18.7%
Population
35,345 → 33,569
down 5.0%
Renter share
37.6% → 33%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.8% → 20.4%
+2.6 pts

Median household income grew from $61,527 to $73,015 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 35,345 to 33,569 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 37.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.8% to 20.4%.

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About renting in ZIP 48035

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48035 covers Clinton Township, MI. The median rent here is $1,364/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($73,015/yr), ZIP 48035 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,364/mo in ZIP 48035. The local median household income is $73,015/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48035?

Rent in ZIP 48035 has risen 6.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 48035 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48035 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #106 of 168 at $1,364/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48035 changed +6.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 48035 compare to the rest of Clinton Township?

At $1,364/mo, ZIP 48035 is $67 above the Clinton Township citywide median of $1,297/mo.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,364/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 48035's median household income ($73,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48035 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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