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ZIP 48135

Pop. 26,739·Wayne County·60th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,606/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$359
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48135 · $1,606
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,272/yr
At $1,606/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, -6.6% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48135 covers Garden City, MI. The median rent here is $1,606/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($67,294/yr), ZIP 48135 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48135?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48135 (Garden City, MI) is $1,606. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48135 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48135's median rent of $1,606/mo is $359 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48135 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48135 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #60 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,606/mo.

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 $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,606/mo in ZIP 48135. The local median household income is $67,294/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48135?

Rent in ZIP 48135 has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48135 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48135 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,606/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($67,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48135 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48135 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.9% of ZIP 48135 households are renters, while 79.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48135 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48135 compare to the rest of Garden City?

ZIP 48135 sits right at the Garden City citywide median of $1,606/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48135 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48135 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,606/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 48135's median household income ($67,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48135 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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