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ZIP 48126

Part of Dearborn, MI
Pop. 51,997·Wayne County·47th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,736/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$229
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ZIP 48126 · $1,736
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,380/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
$20,832/yr
At $1,736/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48126 (Dearborn, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,997
Median income
$42,140
Median age
28.9
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
32.7%
24.9%
22.7%
Under 1832.7%
18–3424.9%
35–5422.7%
55–648.3%
65+11.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
91.9%
White91.9%
Black2.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian1.9%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24.4%
25.5%
25.6%
24.5%
No HS diploma24.4%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48126 in Dearborn, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,103 → $42,140
up 0.1%
Population
53,658 → 51,997
down 3.1%
Renter share
43% → 43.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 24.5%
+0.6 pts
Median age
27.2 → 28.9
+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $42,103 in 2021 to $42,140 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 53,658 to 51,997 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48126 covers Dearborn, MI. The median rent here is $1,736/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($42,140/yr), ZIP 48126 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 48126?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48126 (Dearborn, MI) is $1,736. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48126 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48126's median rent of $1,736/mo is $229 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48126 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48126 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #47 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,736/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48126?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,736/mo in ZIP 48126. The local median household income is $42,140/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48126?

Rent in ZIP 48126 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48126 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48126 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,736/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($42,140/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48126 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 48126 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 48126 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48126 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48126 compare to the rest of Dearborn?

ZIP 48126 is pricier than Dearborn as a whole. At $1,736/mo, it's $31 above the Dearborn citywide median of $1,705/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48126 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48126 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $1,736/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 48126's median household income ($42,140/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48126 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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