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ZIP 48125

Pop. 22,125·Wayne County·64th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,585/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$380
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ZIP 48125 · $1,585
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$1,920
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
$19,020/yr
At $1,585/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48125 (Dearborn Heights, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,125
Median income
$60,195
Median age
37.5
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
24.1%
22.7%
22.8%
14%
16.4%
Under 1824.1%
18–3422.7%
35–5422.8%
55–6414%
65+16.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
12.1%
White73.3%
Black12.1%
Hispanic10.7%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
35.4%
35.9%
15.4%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48125 in Dearborn Heights, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,912 → $60,195
up 13.8%
Population
21,910 → 22,125
up 1.0%
Renter share
29.8% → 32.1%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 15.4%
-2.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48125 in Dearborn Heights, MI now reports about $60,195, up from $52,912 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 21,910 residents to roughly 22,125. Renters now make up 32.1% of households, compared with 29.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 15.4% of adults here, versus 17.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48125 covers Dearborn Heights, MI. The median rent here is $1,585/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($60,195/yr), ZIP 48125 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48125?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48125 (Dearborn Heights, MI) is $1,585. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48125 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48125's median rent of $1,585/mo is $380 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48125 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48125 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #64 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,585/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,585/mo in ZIP 48125. The local median household income is $60,195/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48125?

Rent in ZIP 48125 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48125 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48125 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,585/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($60,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48125 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48125 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 48125 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48125 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48125 compare to the rest of Dearborn Heights?

ZIP 48125 is pricier than Dearborn Heights as a whole. At $1,585/mo, it's $126 above the Dearborn Heights citywide median of $1,459/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48125 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48125 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,585/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 48125's median household income ($60,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48125 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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