ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48092

Part of Warren, MI

Pop. 27,374·Macomb County·41st most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,741/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$191

Reported rents

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ZIP 48092 · $1,741

More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,460

3 BR

$1,780

4 BR+

$1,930

Research median

$1,460/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48092 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,808) is $1,845 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,780); a 4-bedroom is $1,930.

Rank in Warren

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Warren.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48071, 2 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,565/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48092. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,892/yr

At $1,741/mo median

Location

CityWarren

StateMI

CountyMacomb County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48092 (Warren, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,374

Median income

$73,808

Median age

40.6

Renters

22.3%

Age distribution

19.1%

23.5%

23.7%

15.2%

18.5%

Under 1819.1%

18–3423.5%

35–5423.7%

55–6415.2%

65+18.5%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

62%

14.7%

18.9%

White62%

Black14.7%

Hispanic1.8%

Asian18.9%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

13.3%

24.5%

34.1%

28.1%

No HS diploma13.3%

HS diploma24.5%

Some college34.1%

Bachelor's+28.1%

Housing tenure

77.7%

22.3%

Owner77.7%

Renter22.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48092 in Warren, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$62,728 → $73,808

up 17.7%

Population

27,637 → 27,374

down 1.0%

Renter share

20.9% → 22.3%

+1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

26.2% → 28.1%

+1.9 pts

Median age

41.3 → 40.6

-0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48092 in Warren, MI now reports about $73,808, up from $62,728 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48092 in Warren, MI losing about 263 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48092 covers Warren, MI. The median rent here is $1,741/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($73,808/yr), ZIP 48092 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48092?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,741/mo in ZIP 48092. The local median household income is $73,808/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48092?

Rent in ZIP 48092 has risen 3.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48092 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48092 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #41 of 168 at $1,741/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48092 changed +3.1%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.