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ZIP 48111

Pop. 44,709·Wayne County·97th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,372/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$593
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 48111 · $1,372
More affordable than 82% 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
$1,790
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
$16,464/yr
At $1,372/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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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
41
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%
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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About renting in ZIP 48111

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48111 covers Belleville, MI. The median rent here is $1,372/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 21% of local median household income ($76,595/yr), ZIP 48111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48111 (Belleville, MI) is $1,372. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48111's median rent of $1,372/mo is $593 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48111 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48111 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #97 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,372/mo.

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 $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,372/mo in ZIP 48111. The local median household income is $76,595/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48111?

Rent in ZIP 48111 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48111 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,372/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($76,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48111 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 48111 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48111 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48111 compare to the rest of Belleville?

ZIP 48111 sits right at the Belleville citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,372/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 48111's median household income ($76,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48111 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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