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ZIP 48141

Part of Inkster, MI
Pop. 25,428·Wayne County·124th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,268/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$694
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48141 · $1,268
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,410/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,216/yr
At $1,268/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.3% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48141 (Inkster, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,428
Median income
$39,252
Median age
35
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
26.5%
23.4%
26.7%
12.2%
Under 1826.5%
18–3423.4%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.1%
65+12.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
17.4%
70.3%
White17.4%
Black70.3%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.4%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
16%
40.1%
30.8%
13.1%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma40.1%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+13.1%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48141 in Inkster, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$925 → $1,268
up 37.1%
Income
$34,122 → $39,252
up 15.0%
Population
25,849 → 25,428
down 1.6%
Renter share
58.4% → 53.2%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
11.1% → 13.1%
+2.0 pts
Median age
31.1 → 35
+3.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 48141 in Inkster, MI has climbed by $343 per month, settling near $1,268 after starting the period at $925. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48141 in Inkster, MI now reports about $39,252, up from $34,122 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,849 to 25,428 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 53.2% of households rent today, against 58.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 11.1% to 13.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 48141 in Inkster, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 48141 covers Inkster, MI. The median rent here is $1,268/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($39,252/yr), ZIP 48141 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48141?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48141 (Inkster, MI) is $1,268. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48141 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48141's median rent of $1,268/mo is $694 (35%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 48141 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48141 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #124 out of 170 ZIPs at $1,268/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48141?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,268/mo in ZIP 48141. The local median household income is $39,252/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48141?

Rent in ZIP 48141 has decreased 2.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48141 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48141 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,268/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($39,252/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48141 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48141 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 48141 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48141 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48141 compare to the rest of Inkster?

ZIP 48141 sits right at the Inkster citywide median of $1,268/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48141 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48141 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,268/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 48141's median household income ($39,252/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48141 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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