ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48135

Part of Garden City, MI

Pop. 26,739·Wayne County·44th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,711/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

-$221

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ZIP 48135 · $1,711

More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,550

4 BR+

$1,680

Research median

$1,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48135 changed +6.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($67,294) is $1,682 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,680).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48185, 2 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,295/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48135. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,532/yr

At $1,711/mo median

Location

CityGarden City

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48135 (Garden City, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,739

Median income

$67,294

Median age

40.9

Renters

20.9%

Age distribution

20.2%

22.5%

26.2%

14.1%

17%

Under 1820.2%

18–3422.5%

35–5426.2%

55–6414.1%

65+17%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

81.6%

White81.6%

Black6.7%

Hispanic6.4%

Asian1.3%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

36.6%

39.9%

15.1%

No HS diploma8.4%

HS diploma36.6%

Some college39.9%

Bachelor's+15.1%

Housing tenure

79.1%

20.9%

Owner79.1%

Renter20.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48135 in Garden City, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,049 → $67,294

up 14.0%

Population

27,268 → 26,739

down 1.9%

Renter share

19.7% → 20.9%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

13.9% → 15.1%

+1.2 pts

Median age

41.4 → 40.9

-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,049 to $67,294 across the same window, up 14.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,268 to 26,739 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48135 covers Garden City, MI. The median rent here is $1,711/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($67,294/yr), ZIP 48135 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48135?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,711/mo in ZIP 48135. The local median household income is $67,294/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48135?

Rent in ZIP 48135 has risen 6.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48135 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48135 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #44 of 168 at $1,711/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48135 changed +6.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.