ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48202

Part of Detroit, MI

Pop. 15,780·Wayne County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,411/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$521

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 48202 · $1,411

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$920

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,580

4 BR+

$1,710

Research median

$1,290/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48202 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48202 changed +2.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($43,627) is $1,091 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,030); a 2-bedroom is $1,290.

Rank in Detroit

14th cheapest of 18 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48206, 2 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,227/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48202. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,932/yr

At $1,411/mo median

Location

CityDetroit

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48202 (Detroit, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,780

Median income

$43,627

Median age

32.4

Renters

69.1%

Age distribution

43%

19.9%

14.3%

Under 1811.2%

18–3443%

35–5419.9%

55–6411.6%

65+14.3%

Gender

46.3%

53.7%

Male46.3%

Female53.7%

Race & ethnicity

29.4%

57%

White29.4%

Black57%

Hispanic3.3%

Asian6.4%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

19.6%

31.6%

39.7%

No HS diploma9.1%

HS diploma19.6%

Some college31.6%

Bachelor's+39.7%

Housing tenure

30.9%

69.1%

Owner30.9%

Renter69.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 48202 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,215 → $1,411

up 16.1%

Income

$31,269 → $43,627

up 39.5%

Population

15,029 → 15,780

up 5.0%

Renter share

70.9% → 69.1%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

32.9% → 39.7%

+6.8 pts

Median age

34.8 → 32.4

-2.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 48202 in Detroit, MI has shifted from $1,215 to $1,411, up 16.1% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48202 in Detroit, MI now reports about $43,627, up from $31,269 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 48202 in Detroit, MI adding about 751 residents over the five-year window, up 5.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 70.9% to 69.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.9% to 39.7% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 48202 in Detroit, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48202 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,411/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($43,627/yr), ZIP 48202 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,411/mo in ZIP 48202. The local median household income is $43,627/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48202?

Rent in ZIP 48202 has risen 2.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 48202 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48202 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #93 of 168 at $1,411/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48202 changed +2.8%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.