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ZIP 48174

Part of Romulus, MI
Pop. 32,211·Wayne County·75th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,522/mo
Year-over-Year
+37.0%
Month-over-Month
+9.7%
vs US Median
-$440
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ZIP 48174 · $1,522
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,340/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
$18,264/yr
At $1,522/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 37.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+37.0% YoY, +9.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48174 (Romulus, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,211
Median income
$67,056
Median age
37.4
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
25.5%
23%
23.2%
12.6%
15.7%
Under 1825.5%
18–3423%
35–5423.2%
55–6412.6%
65+15.7%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
51.4%
36.7%
White51.4%
Black36.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
37.1%
36.4%
16.7%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48174 in Romulus, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,558 → $67,056
up 14.5%
Population
32,255 → 32,211
down 0.1%
Renter share
27.5% → 25.8%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17% → 16.7%
-0.3 pts
Median age
38.6 → 37.4
-1.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $58,558 to $67,056 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% shift. The renter share has eased from 27.5% to 25.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 48174 covers Romulus, MI. The median rent here is $1,522/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($67,056/yr), ZIP 48174 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 37.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48174?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48174 (Romulus, MI) is $1,522. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48174 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48174's median rent of $1,522/mo is $440 (22%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 48174 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48174 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #75 out of 170 ZIPs at $1,522/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48174?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,522/mo in ZIP 48174. The local median household income is $67,056/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48174?

Rent in ZIP 48174 has increased 37.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48174 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48174 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,522/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($67,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48174 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48174 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 48174 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48174 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48174 compare to the rest of Romulus?

ZIP 48174 is pricier than Romulus as a whole. At $1,522/mo, it's $297 above the Romulus citywide median of $1,225/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48174 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48174 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,522/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 48174's median household income ($67,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48174 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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