ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48089

Part of Warren, MI

Pop. 31,853·Macomb County·114th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,315/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$617

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 48089 · $1,315

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$990

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$1,840

Research median

$1,390/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 48089 usually run 0.8% below trend in March and 0.5% above it in October, about $17 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48089 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48089 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 48089 rose 46.4% while median household income rose 33.5% ($39,213 to $52,366). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 48089 is 53.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,366) is $1,309 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,110); a 2-bedroom is $1,390.

Rank in Warren

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Warren.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48214, 7 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,114/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48089. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,780/yr

At $1,315/mo median

Location

CityWarren

StateMI

CountyMacomb County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48089 (Warren, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,853

Median income

$52,366

Median age

34.9

Renters

43.4%

Age distribution

24.3%

25.9%

24.7%

13.3%

Under 1824.3%

18–3425.9%

35–5424.7%

55–6411.8%

65+13.3%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

53.1%

31.9%

White53.1%

Black31.9%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian6.7%

Other6%

Education (25+)

17.9%

40.2%

30%

No HS diploma17.9%

HS diploma40.2%

Some college30%

Bachelor's+11.8%

Housing tenure

56.6%

43.4%

Owner56.6%

Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48089 in Warren, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$982 → $1,315

up 33.9%

Income

$43,903 → $52,366

up 19.3%

Population

32,593 → 31,853

down 2.3%

Renter share

45.3% → 43.4%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

10.6% → 11.8%

+1.2 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 48089 in Warren, MI has increased by $333 per month, settling near $1,315 after starting the period at $982. Census figures show median household income at $52,366 today, compared with $43,903 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,593 to 31,853 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 43.4% of households rent today, against 45.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48089 covers Warren, MI. The median rent here is $1,315/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($52,366/yr), ZIP 48089 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48089?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,315/mo in ZIP 48089. The local median household income is $52,366/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48089?

Rent in ZIP 48089 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 48089?

Asking rents in ZIP 48089 are usually lowest in March, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $17 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 48089?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 48089 rose 46.4% while median household income rose 33.5%, from $39,213 to $52,366. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 48089 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48089 is one of the more affordable among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #114 of 168 at $1,315/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48089 changed +3.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.