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ZIP 48108

Pop. 27,666·Washtenaw County·26th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,887/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$78
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 48108 · $1,887
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,570/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
$22,644/yr
At $1,887/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWashtenaw County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48108 (Ann Arbor, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,666
Median income
$89,355
Median age
36.3
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
18.7%
29.5%
25.2%
15.9%
Under 1818.7%
18–3429.5%
35–5425.2%
55–6410.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
58.4%
15.1%
16.4%
White58.4%
Black15.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian16.4%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
19.5%
65.9%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+65.9%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48108 in Ann Arbor, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,184 → $89,355
up 22.1%
Population
27,474 → 27,666
up 0.7%
Renter share
46% → 44.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
62.6% → 65.9%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.3
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,184 in 2021 to $89,355 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 62.6% to 65.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48108 covers Ann Arbor, MI. The median rent here is $1,887/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($89,355/yr), ZIP 48108 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48108?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48108 (Ann Arbor, MI) is $1,887. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48108's median rent of $1,887/mo is $78 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48108 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48108 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #26 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,887/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,887/mo in ZIP 48108. The local median household income is $89,355/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48108?

Rent in ZIP 48108 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48108 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,887/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($89,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48108 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 48108 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48108 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48108 compare to the rest of Ann Arbor?

ZIP 48108 is more affordable than Ann Arbor overall. At $1,887/mo, it's $272 below the Ann Arbor citywide median of $2,159/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48108 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,887/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 48108's median household income ($89,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48108 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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