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ZIP 48072

Part of Berkley, MI
Pop. 15,149·Oakland County·13th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$2,071/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.6%
vs US Median
+$106
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 48072 · $2,071
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,700/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
$24,852/yr
At $2,071/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOakland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48072 (Berkley, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,149
Median income
$116,239
Median age
37.8
Renters
12.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
25.3%
26.2%
14.1%
14%
Under 1820.4%
18–3425.3%
35–5426.2%
55–6414.1%
65+14%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
White85.2%
Black2.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1%
Other7.7%
Education (25+)
12.8%
27%
58.8%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma12.8%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+58.8%
Housing tenure
87.9%
12.1%
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48072 in Berkley, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,993 → $116,239
up 19.8%
Population
15,234 → 15,149
down 0.6%
Renter share
16% → 12.1%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
57.1% → 58.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
37.2 → 37.8
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $96,993 to $116,239 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. About 12.1% of households rent today, against 16% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48072 covers Berkley, MI. The median rent here is $2,071/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($116,239/yr), ZIP 48072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48072 (Berkley, MI) is $2,071. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48072's median rent of $2,071/mo is $106 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48072 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48072 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #13 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $2,071/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,071/mo in ZIP 48072. The local median household income is $116,239/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48072?

Rent in ZIP 48072 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48072 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,071/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($116,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.1% of ZIP 48072 households are renters, while 87.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48072 compare to the rest of Berkley?

ZIP 48072 is more affordable than Berkley overall. At $2,071/mo, it's $9 below the Berkley citywide median of $2,080/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,071/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 48072's median household income ($116,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48072 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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