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ZIP 48146

Pop. 39,257·Wayne County·121st most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,263/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
-$702
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ZIP 48146 · $1,263
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,190/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
$15,156/yr
At $1,263/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48146 (Lincoln Park, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,257
Median income
$58,616
Median age
35.2
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
25.5%
24%
24.2%
14.3%
Under 1825.5%
18–3424%
35–5424.2%
55–6412%
65+14.3%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
60.7%
26.2%
White60.7%
Black10.4%
Hispanic26.2%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
18.5%
40.3%
29.7%
No HS diploma18.5%
HS diploma40.3%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+11.5%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48146 in Lincoln Park, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,794 → $58,616
up 17.7%
Population
39,741 → 39,257
down 1.2%
Renter share
29.6% → 31.2%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
10.6% → 11.5%
+0.9 pts

Median household income climbed from $49,794 to $58,616 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 48146 in Lincoln Park, MI losing about 484 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 29.6% to 31.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48146 covers Lincoln Park, MI. The median rent here is $1,263/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($58,616/yr), ZIP 48146 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48146 (Lincoln Park, MI) is $1,263. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48146's median rent of $1,263/mo is $702 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48146 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48146 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #121 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,263/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48146?

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 $1,263/mo in ZIP 48146. The local median household income is $58,616/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48146?

Rent in ZIP 48146 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48146 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,263/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($58,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 48146 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48146 compare to the rest of Lincoln Park?

ZIP 48146 sits right at the Lincoln Park citywide median of $1,263/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,263/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 48146's median household income ($58,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48146 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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