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ZIP 48208

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 8,037·Wayne County·84th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,443/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.7%
vs US Median
-$522
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ZIP 48208 · $1,443
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,110/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
$17,316/yr
At $1,443/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48208 (Detroit, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,037
Median income
$36,194
Median age
36.9
Renters
65.7%
Age distribution
15.3%
32.3%
20.1%
17%
15.4%
Under 1815.3%
18–3432.3%
35–5420.1%
55–6417%
65+15.4%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
23.1%
64.5%
White23.1%
Black64.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.3%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
23.3%
22.6%
29.4%
24.7%
No HS diploma23.3%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
34.3%
65.7%
Owner34.3%
Renter65.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48208 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$23,827 → $36,194
up 51.9%
Population
8,357 → 8,037
down 3.8%
Renter share
64.6% → 65.7%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 24.7%
+2.4 pts
Median age
39.2 → 36.9
-2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $23,827 to $36,194 across the same window, up 51.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,357 to 8,037 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.3% to 24.7%.

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About renting in ZIP 48208

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48208 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,443/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($36,194/yr), ZIP 48208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48208 (Detroit, MI) is $1,443. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48208's median rent of $1,443/mo is $522 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48208 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48208 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #84 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,443/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,443/mo in ZIP 48208. The local median household income is $36,194/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48208?

Rent in ZIP 48208 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48208 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,443/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($36,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48208 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 48208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.7% of ZIP 48208 households are renters, while 34.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48208 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48208 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48208 is pricier than Detroit as a whole. At $1,443/mo, it's $87 above the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $1,443/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 48208's median household income ($36,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48208 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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