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ZIP 48214

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 18,595·Wayne County·139th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,203/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$762
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 48214 · $1,203
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$1,070/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
$14,436/yr
At $1,203/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48214 (Detroit, MI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,595
Median income
$33,544
Median age
44.8
Renters
59%
Age distribution
15.5%
22.5%
22.5%
15%
24.5%
Under 1815.5%
18–3422.5%
35–5422.5%
55–6415%
65+24.5%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
16%
78.6%
White16%
Black78.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
14.4%
28.7%
29.1%
27.7%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
41%
59%
Owner41%
Renter59%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48214 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,313 → $33,544
up 10.7%
Population
19,817 → 18,595
down 6.2%
Renter share
57.4% → 59%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 27.7%
+2.2 pts

Median household income rose from $30,313 to $33,544 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.7% shift. The population has contracted by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 19,817 residents to roughly 18,595. Renters now make up 59% of households, compared with 57.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.7% of adults here, versus 25.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 48214

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48214 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,203/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($33,544/yr), ZIP 48214 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 48214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48214 (Detroit, MI) is $1,203. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48214's median rent of $1,203/mo is $762 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48214 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #139 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,203/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,203/mo in ZIP 48214. The local median household income is $33,544/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48214?

Rent in ZIP 48214 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48214 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,203/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($33,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48214 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 48214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59% of ZIP 48214 households are renters, while 41% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48214 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48214 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48214 is more affordable than Detroit overall. At $1,203/mo, it's $153 below the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,203/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 48214's median household income ($33,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48214 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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