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ZIP 48045

Pop. 24,061·Macomb County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,254/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$711
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48045 · $1,254
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,280/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,048/yr
At $1,254/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.4% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48045 (Harrison Township, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,061
Median income
$80,366
Median age
45.8
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
16%
22.8%
23.6%
17.8%
19.8%
Under 1816%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.6%
55–6417.8%
65+19.8%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.5%
White82.5%
Black9.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
30.2%
37.9%
27.8%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48045 in Harrison Township, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,303 → $80,366
up 12.7%
Population
24,416 → 24,061
down 1.5%
Renter share
30.1% → 27.5%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 27.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
46.5 → 45.8
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $80,366 today, compared with $71,303 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 24,416 residents to roughly 24,061. Renters now make up 27.5% of households, compared with 30.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.8% of adults here, versus 25.2% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 48045

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48045 covers Harrison Township, MI. The median rent here is $1,254/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($80,366/yr), ZIP 48045 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48045?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48045 (Harrison Township, MI) is $1,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48045 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48045's median rent of $1,254/mo is $711 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48045 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48045 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #123 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,254/mo in ZIP 48045. The local median household income is $80,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48045?

Rent in ZIP 48045 has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48045 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48045 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,254/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($80,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48045 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48045 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 48045 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48045 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48045 compare to the rest of Harrison Township?

ZIP 48045 sits right at the Harrison Township citywide median of $1,254/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48045 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48045 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,254/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 48045's median household income ($80,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48045 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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