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ZIP 48038

Pop. 44,422·Macomb County·107th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,324/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$641
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48038 · $1,324
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,650/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
$15,888/yr
At $1,324/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48038 (Clinton Township, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,422
Median income
$78,567
Median age
41.6
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
17.5%
23.1%
24.3%
12.3%
22.8%
Under 1817.5%
18–3423.1%
35–5424.3%
55–6412.3%
65+22.8%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
White77.4%
Black10.5%
Hispanic3%
Asian3.1%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
28.8%
34.6%
30.2%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48038 in Clinton Township, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,115 → $78,567
up 12.1%
Population
43,982 → 44,422
up 1.0%
Renter share
37.7% → 37.7%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 30.2%
+2.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48038 in Clinton Township, MI now reports about $78,567, up from $70,115 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48038 in Clinton Township, MI adding about 440 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28% to 30.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48038 covers Clinton Township, MI. The median rent here is $1,324/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,567/yr), ZIP 48038 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48038?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48038 (Clinton Township, MI) is $1,324. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48038 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48038's median rent of $1,324/mo is $641 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48038 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48038 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #107 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,324/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48038?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,324/mo in ZIP 48038. The local median household income is $78,567/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48038?

Rent in ZIP 48038 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48038 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48038 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,324/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($78,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48038 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48038 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 48038 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48038 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48038 compare to the rest of Clinton Township?

ZIP 48038 is pricier than Clinton Township as a whole. At $1,324/mo, it's $33 above the Clinton Township citywide median of $1,291/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48038 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48038 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,324/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 48038's median household income ($78,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48038 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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