ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48060

Part of Port Huron, MI

Pop. 39,342·Saint Clair County·158th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,088/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

-$844

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ZIP 48060 · $1,088

More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$840

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,430

4 BR+

$1,550

Research median

$1,170/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48060 changed +7.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($53,018) is $1,325 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,170); a 3-bedroom is $1,430.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48060. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,056/yr

At $1,088/mo median

Location

CityPort Huron

StateMI

CountySaint Clair County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48060 (Port Huron, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,342

Median income

$53,018

Median age

39.5

Renters

37%

Age distribution

21.2%

23.4%

24.1%

13.6%

17.7%

Under 1821.2%

18–3423.4%

35–5424.1%

55–6413.6%

65+17.7%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

83.7%

White83.7%

Black6.3%

Hispanic5.6%

Asian0.9%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

34.7%

37.2%

17%

No HS diploma11%

HS diploma34.7%

Some college37.2%

Bachelor's+17%

Housing tenure

63%

37%

Owner63%

Renter37%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48060 in Port Huron, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$46,534 → $53,018

up 13.9%

Population

39,800 → 39,342

down 1.2%

Renter share

40.4% → 37%

-3.4 pts

Bachelor's+

16.6% → 17%

+0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $46,534 to $53,018 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,800 to 39,342 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 37% of households rent today, against 40.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48060 covers Port Huron, MI. The median rent here is $1,088/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($53,018/yr), ZIP 48060 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48060?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,088/mo in ZIP 48060. The local median household income is $53,018/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48060?

Rent in ZIP 48060 has risen 7.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48060 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48060 is one of the more affordable among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #158 of 168 at $1,088/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48060 changed +7.2%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.