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ZIP 48219

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 47,208·Wayne County·109th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,315/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$650
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ZIP 48219 · $1,315
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,370/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
$15,780/yr
At $1,315/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48219 (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, 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,208
Median income
$43,655
Median age
35.6
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
25.5%
23.2%
23.7%
16.3%
Under 1825.5%
18–3423.2%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.2%
65+16.3%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White5.6%
Black88.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
12.6%
34.7%
38.4%
14.2%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+14.2%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48219 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,179 → $43,655
up 11.4%
Population
43,749 → 47,208
up 7.9%
Renter share
46.4% → 45.1%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 14.2%
+0.3 pts
Median age
40.1 → 35.6
-4.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $39,179 to $43,655 across the same window, up 11.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 43,749 residents to roughly 47,208.

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About renting in ZIP 48219

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48219 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,315/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($43,655/yr), ZIP 48219 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48219 (Detroit, MI) is $1,315. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48219's median rent of $1,315/mo is $650 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48219 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48219 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #109 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,315/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,315/mo in ZIP 48219. The local median household income is $43,655/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48219?

Rent in ZIP 48219 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48219 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,315/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($43,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48219 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of ZIP 48219 households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48219 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48219 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48219 is more affordable than Detroit overall. At $1,315/mo, it's $41 below the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,315/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 48219's median household income ($43,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48219 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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