ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48205

Part of Detroit, MI

Pop. 34,187·Wayne County·126th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,276/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$656

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ZIP 48205 · $1,276

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$930

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,300

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR+

$1,720

Research median

$1,300/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 48205 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48205 changed +8.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($38,966) is $974 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($930); a 1-bedroom is $1,030.

Rank in Detroit

8th cheapest of 18 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48214, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,114/mo), about $1,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48205. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,312/yr

At $1,276/mo median

Location

CityDetroit

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48205 (Detroit, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,187

Median income

$38,966

Median age

32.8

Renters

49.4%

Age distribution

25.4%

28.5%

24.2%

Under 1825.4%

18–3428.5%

35–5424.2%

55–6410.7%

65+11.2%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

89.9%

White3.6%

Black89.9%

Hispanic2.9%

Asian0.9%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

14.2%

44.2%

32%

No HS diploma14.2%

HS diploma44.2%

Some college32%

Bachelor's+9.6%

Housing tenure

50.6%

49.4%

Owner50.6%

Renter49.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 48205 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$933 → $1,276

up 36.8%

Income

$39,988 → $38,966

down 2.6%

Population

31,721 → 34,187

up 7.8%

Renter share

67.4% → 49.4%

-18.0 pts

Bachelor's+

6.5% → 9.6%

+3.1 pts

Median age

30.2 → 32.8

+2.6 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 48205 in Detroit, MI has increased by $343 per month, settling near $1,276 after starting the period at $933. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48205 in Detroit, MI now reports about $38,966, up from $39,988 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 39.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,721 to 34,187 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% change. About 49.4% of households rent today, against 67.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 6.5% to 9.6%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 48205 in Detroit, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48205 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,276/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($38,966/yr), ZIP 48205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,276/mo in ZIP 48205. The local median household income is $38,966/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48205?

Rent in ZIP 48205 has risen 8.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

How does ZIP 48205 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48205 is one of the more affordable among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #126 of 168 at $1,276/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48205 changed +8.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.