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ZIP 48186

Part of Westland, MI
Pop. 35,103·Wayne County·129th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,243/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$722
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ZIP 48186 · $1,243
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,916/yr
At $1,243/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48186 (Westland, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,103
Median income
$65,187
Median age
37.4
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
23.3%
23.4%
25.9%
12.3%
15.1%
Under 1823.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5425.9%
55–6412.3%
65+15.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
60.7%
23.7%
White60.7%
Black23.7%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2%
Other7.7%
Education (25+)
34.3%
34.8%
20.1%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48186 in Westland, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,759 → $65,187
up 10.9%
Population
36,133 → 35,103
down 2.9%
Renter share
34.3% → 31.3%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 20.1%
+0.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48186 in Westland, MI now reports about $65,187, up from $58,759 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,133 to 35,103 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 31.3% of households rent today, against 34.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 48186

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48186 covers Westland, MI. The median rent here is $1,243/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($65,187/yr), ZIP 48186 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48186?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48186 (Westland, MI) is $1,243. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48186 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48186's median rent of $1,243/mo is $722 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48186 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48186 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #129 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,243/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48186?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,243/mo in ZIP 48186. The local median household income is $65,187/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48186?

Rent in ZIP 48186 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48186 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48186 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,243/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($65,187/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48186 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48186 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of ZIP 48186 households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48186 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48186 compare to the rest of Westland?

ZIP 48186 is more affordable than Westland overall. At $1,243/mo, it's $33 below the Westland citywide median of $1,276/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48186 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48186 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,243/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 48186's median household income ($65,187/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48186 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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