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ZIP 48075

Pop. 22,841·Oakland County·54th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,684/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$281
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ZIP 48075 · $1,684
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,600/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,208/yr
At $1,684/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOakland County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48075 (Southfield, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,841
Median income
$65,384
Median age
38.6
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
22.2%
24.1%
20.1%
22.5%
Under 1822.2%
18–3424.1%
35–5420.1%
55–6411.1%
65+22.5%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
25.8%
64.7%
White25.8%
Black64.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian1.1%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
20.4%
34.9%
41.2%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+41.2%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48075 in Southfield, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,716 → $65,384
up 5.9%
Population
23,433 → 22,841
down 2.5%
Renter share
43.6% → 38.4%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 41.2%
+5.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48075 in Southfield, MI now reports about $65,384, up from $61,716 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48075 in Southfield, MI losing about 592 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 43.6% to 38.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36% to 41.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 48075

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48075 covers Southfield, MI. The median rent here is $1,684/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($65,384/yr), ZIP 48075 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48075?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48075 (Southfield, MI) is $1,684. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48075 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48075's median rent of $1,684/mo is $281 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48075 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48075 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #54 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,684/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48075?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,684/mo in ZIP 48075. The local median household income is $65,384/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48075?

Rent in ZIP 48075 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48075 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48075 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,684/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($65,384/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48075 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48075 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of ZIP 48075 households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48075 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48075 compare to the rest of Southfield?

ZIP 48075 is pricier than Southfield as a whole. At $1,684/mo, it's $151 above the Southfield citywide median of $1,533/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48075 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48075 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,684/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 48075's median household income ($65,384/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48075 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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