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ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48089

Part of Warren, MI
Pop. 31,853·Macomb County·111th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$665
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ZIP 48089 · $1,300
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Location
CityWarren
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% 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
$980 → $1,300
up 32.7%
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 $320 per month, settling near $1,300 after starting the period at $980. Census figures show median household income at $52,366 today, compared with $43,903 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.4 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48089 covers Warren, MI. The median rent here is $1,300/mo as of July 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 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48089?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48089 (Warren, MI) is $1,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48089 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48089's median rent of $1,300/mo is $665 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48089 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48089 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #111 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,300/mo.

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 $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in ZIP 48089. The local median household income is $52,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48089?

Rent in ZIP 48089 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48089 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48089 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($52,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48089 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48089 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 48089 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48089 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48089 compare to the rest of Warren?

ZIP 48089 is more affordable than Warren overall. At $1,300/mo, it's $37 below the Warren citywide median of $1,337/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48089 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48089 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 48089's median household income ($52,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.25%
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