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ZIP 48170

Part of Plymouth, MI
Pop. 40,076·Wayne County·30th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,859/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$106
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ZIP 48170 · $1,859
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,460/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
$22,308/yr
At $1,859/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48170 (Plymouth, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,076
Median income
$114,278
Median age
45.6
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
16.1%
25.2%
15.8%
22.1%
Under 1820.8%
18–3416.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6415.8%
65+22.1%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian4.3%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
15.8%
21.3%
60.1%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+60.1%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48170 in Plymouth, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,861 → $114,278
up 18.0%
Population
40,882 → 40,076
down 2.0%
Renter share
22.8% → 20.4%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.8% → 60.1%
+4.3 pts
Median age
47.2 → 45.6
-1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $114,278 today, compared with $96,861 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 40,882 to 40,076 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 20.4% of households rent today, against 22.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 55.8% to 60.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48170 covers Plymouth, MI. The median rent here is $1,859/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,278/yr), ZIP 48170 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48170?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48170 (Plymouth, MI) is $1,859. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48170 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48170's median rent of $1,859/mo is $106 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48170 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48170 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #30 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,859/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48170?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,859/mo in ZIP 48170. The local median household income is $114,278/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48170?

Rent in ZIP 48170 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48170 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48170 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,859/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48170 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48170 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 48170 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48170 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48170 compare to the rest of Plymouth?

ZIP 48170 sits right at the Plymouth citywide median of $1,859/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48170 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48170 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,859/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 48170's median household income ($114,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48170 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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