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ZIP 48195

Pop. 29,366·Wayne County·59th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,621/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$344
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ZIP 48195 · $1,621
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,330/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
$19,452/yr
At $1,621/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48195 (Southgate, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,366
Median income
$66,118
Median age
39.2
Renters
32.8%
Age distribution
20.3%
23.4%
24.1%
12.7%
19.5%
Under 1820.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.7%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
White79.3%
Black8.2%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian2.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
32.1%
35.2%
21.5%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+21.5%
Housing tenure
67.2%
32.8%
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48195 in Southgate, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,152 → $66,118
up 9.9%
Population
29,990 → 29,366
down 2.1%
Renter share
32.7% → 32.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 21.5%
+0.7 pts
Median age
42.1 → 39.2
-2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $60,152 to $66,118 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48195 in Southgate, MI losing about 624 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net.

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About renting in ZIP 48195

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48195 covers Southgate, MI. The median rent here is $1,621/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($66,118/yr), ZIP 48195 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48195?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48195 (Southgate, MI) is $1,621. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48195 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48195's median rent of $1,621/mo is $344 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48195 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48195 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #59 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,621/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48195?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,621/mo in ZIP 48195. The local median household income is $66,118/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48195?

Rent in ZIP 48195 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48195 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48195 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,621/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($66,118/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48195 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48195 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.8% of ZIP 48195 households are renters, while 67.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48195 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48195 compare to the rest of Southgate?

ZIP 48195 sits right at the Southgate citywide median of $1,621/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48195 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48195 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,621/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 48195's median household income ($66,118/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48195 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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