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ZIP 48094

Pop. 20,736·Macomb County·15th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,970/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+27.1%
vs US Median
+$5
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ZIP 48094 · $1,970
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,550/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,640/yr
At $1,970/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyMacomb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +27.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48094 (Washington, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,736
Median income
$98,017
Median age
43.5
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
21.3%
18.3%
25.1%
16.1%
19.2%
Under 1821.3%
18–3418.3%
35–5425.1%
55–6416.1%
65+19.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Black2.1%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian0.8%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
27.4%
32.1%
33.1%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48094 in Washington, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,687 → $98,017
up 11.8%
Population
19,862 → 20,736
up 4.4%
Renter share
18% → 18.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37.3% → 33.1%
-4.2 pts

Median household income grew from $87,687 to $98,017 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 19,862 to 20,736 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 37.3% to 33.1%.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 48094 covers Washington, MI. The median rent here is $1,970/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($98,017/yr), ZIP 48094 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 48094?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48094 (Washington, MI) is $1,970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48094 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48094's median rent of $1,970/mo is $5 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48094 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48094 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #15 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $1,970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48094?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,970/mo in ZIP 48094. The local median household income is $98,017/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48094?

Rent in ZIP 48094 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 48094 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48094 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,970/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($98,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48094 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48094 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 48094 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48094 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48094 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 48094 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $1,970/mo, it's $95 below the Washington citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48094 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48094 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,970/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 48094's median household income ($98,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48094 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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