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ZIP 48122

Pop. 12,554·Wayne County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,078/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$887
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48122 · $1,078
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,400/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
$12,936/yr
At $1,078/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.4% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48122 (Melvindale, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,554
Median income
$42,185
Median age
31.3
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
32.3%
22.2%
23.1%
Under 1832.3%
18–3422.2%
35–5423.1%
55–6411.7%
65+10.6%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
26.5%
White68.4%
Black10.4%
Hispanic26.5%
Education (25+)
28.3%
37.6%
20.2%
14%
No HS diploma28.3%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+14%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48122 in Melvindale, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,700 → $42,185
up 14.9%
Population
12,534 → 12,554
up 0.2%
Renter share
41.4% → 39.2%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
12.9% → 14%
+1.1 pts
Median age
35.5 → 31.3
-4.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48122 in Melvindale, MI now reports about $42,185, up from $36,700 in 2021. Renters now make up 39.2% of households, compared with 41.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48122 covers Melvindale, MI. The median rent here is $1,078/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($42,185/yr), ZIP 48122 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48122 (Melvindale, MI) is $1,078. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48122's median rent of $1,078/mo is $887 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48122 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48122 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #153 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,078/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,078/mo in ZIP 48122. The local median household income is $42,185/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48122?

Rent in ZIP 48122 has increased 17.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48122 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,078/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($42,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48122 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 48122 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48122 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48122 compare to the rest of Melvindale?

ZIP 48122 sits right at the Melvindale citywide median of $1,078/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,078/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 48122's median household income ($42,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48122 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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