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ZIP 48218

Pop. 7,011·Wayne County·172nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,060/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.4%
Month-over-Month
-9.4%
vs US Median
-$905
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48218 · $1,060
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$1,060/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$12,720/yr
At $1,060/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.4% YoY, -9.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48218 (River Rouge, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,011
Median income
$41,033
Median age
34.4
Renters
42.7%
Age distribution
24.2%
27.4%
22.5%
13.2%
12.7%
Under 1824.2%
18–3427.4%
35–5422.5%
55–6413.2%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
32%
45.5%
17%
White32%
Black45.5%
Hispanic17%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
22.2%
43.7%
27.4%
No HS diploma22.2%
HS diploma43.7%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+6.6%
Housing tenure
57.3%
42.7%
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48218 in River Rouge, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$24,034 → $41,033
up 70.7%
Population
7,278 → 7,011
down 3.7%
Renter share
50% → 42.7%
-7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.6% → 6.6%
-2.0 pts
Median age
36.1 → 34.4
-1.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $24,034 to $41,033 between 2021 and 2024, a 70.7% shift. The population has contracted by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 7,278 residents to roughly 7,011. Renters now make up 42.7% of households, compared with 50% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 6.6% of adults here, versus 8.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 48218 covers River Rouge, MI. The median rent here is $1,060/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($41,033/yr), ZIP 48218 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48218?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48218 (River Rouge, MI) is $1,060. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48218's median rent of $1,060/mo is $905 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48218 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48218 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #172 out of 182 ZIPs at $1,060/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,060/mo in ZIP 48218. The local median household income is $41,033/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48218?

Rent in ZIP 48218 has decreased 9.4% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48218 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,060/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($41,033/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48218 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.7% of ZIP 48218 households are renters, while 57.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48218 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48218 compare to the rest of River Rouge?

ZIP 48218 is pricier than River Rouge as a whole. At $1,060/mo, it's $60 above the River Rouge citywide median of $1,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48218 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,060/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 48218's median household income ($41,033/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48218 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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