ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48170

Part of Plymouth, MI

Pop. 40,076·Wayne County·71st most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,550/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$382

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 48170 · $1,550

More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48170 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48170 changed +3.6% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,278) is $2,857 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,930).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48185, 8 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,295/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48170. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,600/yr

At $1,550/mo median

Location

CityPlymouth

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,295 → $1,550

up 19.7%

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

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 48170 in Plymouth, MI has increased by $255 per month, settling near $1,550 after starting the period at $1,295. 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%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48170 covers Plymouth, MI. The median rent here is $1,550/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($114,278/yr), ZIP 48170 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in ZIP 48170. The local median household income is $114,278/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48170?

Rent in ZIP 48170 has risen 3.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 48170 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48170 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 168 at $1,550/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48170 changed +3.6%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.