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ZIP 48091

Part of Warren, MI
Pop. 30,696·Macomb County·100th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,349/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$616
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48091 · $1,349
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,470/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
$16,188/yr
At $1,349/mo median
Location
CityWarren
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48091 (Warren, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,696
Median income
$54,230
Median age
36.6
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
24.1%
24%
26.1%
14.5%
Under 1824.1%
18–3424%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.4%
65+14.5%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
46.7%
27.9%
18.6%
White46.7%
Black27.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian18.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
17.7%
33.6%
31.9%
16.7%
No HS diploma17.7%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48091 in Warren, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,118 → $54,230
up 15.1%
Population
30,140 → 30,696
up 1.8%
Renter share
37.8% → 35.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 16.7%
+0.2 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.6
-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,118 to $54,230 across the same window, up 15.1% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 30,140 residents to roughly 30,696. Renters now make up 35.1% of households, compared with 37.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48091 covers Warren, MI. The median rent here is $1,349/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($54,230/yr), ZIP 48091 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48091?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48091 (Warren, MI) is $1,349. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48091 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48091's median rent of $1,349/mo is $616 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48091 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48091 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #100 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,349/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48091?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,349/mo in ZIP 48091. The local median household income is $54,230/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48091?

Rent in ZIP 48091 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48091 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48091 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,349/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($54,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48091 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48091 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 48091 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48091 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48091 compare to the rest of Warren?

ZIP 48091 is pricier than Warren as a whole. At $1,349/mo, it's $12 above the Warren citywide median of $1,337/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48091 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48091 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,349/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 48091's median household income ($54,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48091 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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