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ZIP 48060

Pop. 39,342·Saint Clair County·160th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,036/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$929
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ZIP 48060 · $1,036
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,170/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,432/yr
At $1,036/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountySaint Clair County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 6.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.4% YoY, +2.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48060 covers Port Huron, MI. The median rent here is $1,036/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($53,018/yr), ZIP 48060 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48060?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48060 (Port Huron, MI) is $1,036. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48060 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48060's median rent of $1,036/mo is $929 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48060 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48060 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #160 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,036/mo.

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 $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,036/mo in ZIP 48060. The local median household income is $53,018/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48060?

Rent in ZIP 48060 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48060 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48060 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,036/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($53,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48060 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48060 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of ZIP 48060 households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48060 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48060 compare to the rest of Port Huron?

ZIP 48060 sits right at the Port Huron citywide median of $1,036/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48060 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48060 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,036/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 48060's median household income ($53,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48060 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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