ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48193

Part of Riverview, MI

Pop. 16,119·Wayne County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,298/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$634

Reported rents

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ZIP 48193 · $1,298

More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,550

4 BR+

$1,680

Research median

$1,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48193 changed +11.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,566) is $1,864 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,680).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48192, 3 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,166/mo), about $1,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48193. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,576/yr

At $1,298/mo median

Location

CityRiverview

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

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Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48193 (Riverview, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,119

Median income

$74,566

Median age

39.9

Renters

32.9%

Age distribution

23.3%

20%

23.8%

22.5%

Under 1823.3%

18–3420%

35–5423.8%

55–6410.5%

65+22.5%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

74.6%

White74.6%

Black8.9%

Hispanic8%

Asian4.5%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

33.9%

36.7%

21.5%

No HS diploma7.8%

HS diploma33.9%

Some college36.7%

Bachelor's+21.5%

Housing tenure

67.1%

32.9%

Owner67.1%

Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48193 in Riverview, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,716 → $74,566

up 17.0%

Population

17,078 → 16,119

down 5.6%

Renter share

36.7% → 32.9%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

21.8% → 21.5%

-0.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48193 in Riverview, MI now reports about $74,566, up from $63,716 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48193 in Riverview, MI losing about 959 residents over the five-year window, down 5.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.7% to 32.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48193 covers Riverview, MI. The median rent here is $1,298/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($74,566/yr), ZIP 48193 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48193?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,298/mo in ZIP 48193. The local median household income is $74,566/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48193?

Rent in ZIP 48193 has risen 11.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48193 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48193 is one of the more affordable among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #122 of 168 at $1,298/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48193 changed +11.3%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.