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ZIP 48080

Pop. 21,561·Macomb County·61st most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,605/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$360
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48080 · $1,605
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,360/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
$19,260/yr
At $1,605/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48080 (Saint Clair Shores, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,561
Median income
$66,986
Median age
44
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
14.9%
23.3%
23.4%
16.1%
22.3%
Under 1814.9%
18–3423.3%
35–5423.4%
55–6416.1%
65+22.3%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black6.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian2.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
24.5%
37.8%
33%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48080 in Saint Clair Shores, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,521 → $66,986
up 7.1%
Population
22,317 → 21,561
down 3.4%
Renter share
22.9% → 21.5%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 33%
+2.6 pts
Median age
45.2 → 44
-1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $62,521 to $66,986 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,317 to 21,561 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.4% to 33%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48080 covers Saint Clair Shores, MI. The median rent here is $1,605/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($66,986/yr), ZIP 48080 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 48080?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48080 (Saint Clair Shores, MI) is $1,605. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48080 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48080's median rent of $1,605/mo is $360 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48080 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48080 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #61 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,605/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48080?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,605/mo in ZIP 48080. The local median household income is $66,986/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48080?

Rent in ZIP 48080 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48080 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48080 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,605/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($66,986/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48080 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48080 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 48080 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48080 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48080 compare to the rest of Saint Clair Shores?

ZIP 48080 is pricier than Saint Clair Shores as a whole. At $1,605/mo, it's $34 above the Saint Clair Shores citywide median of $1,571/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48080 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48080 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,605/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 48080's median household income ($66,986/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48080 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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