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ZIP 48184

Part of Wayne, MI
Pop. 17,348·Wayne County·115th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+8.6%
vs US Median
-$684
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ZIP 48184 · $1,281
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,140/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
$15,372/yr
At $1,281/mo median
Location
CityWayne
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +8.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48184 (Wayne, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,348
Median income
$59,171
Median age
42.6
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
20.5%
19.9%
27.6%
14.5%
17.4%
Under 1820.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5427.6%
55–6414.5%
65+17.4%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
64%
25%
White64%
Black25%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.3%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
37.1%
34.6%
17.6%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48184 in Wayne, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,856 → $59,171
up 23.6%
Population
17,847 → 17,348
down 2.8%
Renter share
41.9% → 39.2%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.3% → 17.6%
+3.3 pts
Median age
39.4 → 42.6
+3.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $59,171 today, compared with $47,856 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 17,847 residents to roughly 17,348. Renters now make up 39.2% of households, compared with 41.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.6% of adults here, versus 14.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48184 covers Wayne, MI. The median rent here is $1,281/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($59,171/yr), ZIP 48184 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48184?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48184 (Wayne, MI) is $1,281. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48184 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48184's median rent of $1,281/mo is $684 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48184 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48184 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #115 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,281/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48184?

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 $1,281/mo in ZIP 48184. The local median household income is $59,171/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48184?

Rent in ZIP 48184 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48184 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48184 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,281/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($59,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48184 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48184 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 48184 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48184 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48184 compare to the rest of Wayne?

ZIP 48184 sits right at the Wayne citywide median of $1,281/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48184 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48184 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,281/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 48184's median household income ($59,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48184 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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