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ZIP 48127

Pop. 39,646·Wayne County·99th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,359/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$606
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ZIP 48127 · $1,359
More affordable than 83% 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
$1,800
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,470/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,308/yr
At $1,359/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.7% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48127 (Dearborn Heights, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,646
Median income
$60,742
Median age
34.8
Renters
28%
Age distribution
25.8%
24.6%
21.4%
12.8%
15.4%
Under 1825.8%
18–3424.6%
35–5421.4%
55–6412.8%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black8.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian1.4%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
27.7%
33.9%
28.7%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+28.7%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48127 in Dearborn Heights, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,164 → $60,742
up 6.3%
Population
40,424 → 39,646
down 1.9%
Renter share
29% → 28%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29.9% → 28.7%
-1.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48127 in Dearborn Heights, MI now reports about $60,742, up from $57,164 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48127 in Dearborn Heights, MI losing about 778 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48127 covers Dearborn Heights, MI. The median rent here is $1,359/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 27% of local median household income ($60,742/yr), ZIP 48127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48127 (Dearborn Heights, MI) is $1,359. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48127's median rent of $1,359/mo is $606 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48127 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48127 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #99 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,359/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,359/mo in ZIP 48127. The local median household income is $60,742/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48127?

Rent in ZIP 48127 has decreased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48127 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,359/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($60,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 48127 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48127 compare to the rest of Dearborn Heights?

ZIP 48127 is more affordable than Dearborn Heights overall. At $1,359/mo, it's $100 below the Dearborn Heights citywide median of $1,459/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,359/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 48127's median household income ($60,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48127 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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