ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48111

Part of Belleville, MI

Pop. 44,709·Wayne County·90th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,439/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$493

Reported rents

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ZIP 48111 · $1,439

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,470

3 BR

$1,790

4 BR+

$1,950

Research median

$1,470/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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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 48111 changed +10.5% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,595) is $1,915 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,790); a 4-bedroom is $1,950.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48197, 8 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,227/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48111. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,268/yr

At $1,439/mo median

Location

CityBelleville

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48111 (Belleville, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

44,709

Median income

$76,595

Median age

Renters

31.6%

Age distribution

18.2%

24.4%

25.5%

14.2%

17.7%

Under 1818.2%

18–3424.4%

35–5425.5%

55–6414.2%

65+17.7%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

67.7%

21.5%

White67.7%

Black21.5%

Hispanic4.2%

Asian2.7%

Other4%

Education (25+)

31.9%

32.6%

29.1%

No HS diploma6.4%

HS diploma31.9%

Some college32.6%

Bachelor's+29.1%

Housing tenure

68.4%

31.6%

Owner68.4%

Renter31.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48111 in Belleville, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,318 → $76,595

up 19.1%

Population

43,910 → 44,709

up 1.8%

Renter share

32.9% → 31.6%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

26.9% → 29.1%

+2.2 pts

Median age

40.1 → 41

+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,318 in 2021 to $76,595 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 43,910 to 44,709 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.9% to 29.1%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48111 covers Belleville, MI. The median rent here is $1,439/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,595/yr), ZIP 48111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,439/mo in ZIP 48111. The local median household income is $76,595/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48111?

Rent in ZIP 48111 has risen 10.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48111 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48111 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #90 of 168 at $1,439/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48111 changed +10.5%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.