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ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48224

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 39,668·Wayne County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,339/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$626
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 48224 · $1,339
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,360/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
$16,068/yr
At $1,339/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48224 (Detroit, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,668
Median income
$44,856
Median age
33.4
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
28.4%
24.5%
24.5%
Under 1828.4%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.5%
55–6410.6%
65+12%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
88.9%
White7.2%
Black88.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
15.3%
32.6%
35.5%
16.6%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma32.6%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48224 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,206 → $44,856
up 20.6%
Population
38,824 → 39,668
up 2.2%
Renter share
43.6% → 44.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
12.2% → 16.6%
+4.4 pts
Median age
31.3 → 33.4
+2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48224 in Detroit, MI now reports about $44,856, up from $37,206 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 38,824 residents to roughly 39,668. College-educated residents now make up 16.6% of adults here, versus 12.2% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 48224

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48224 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,339/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($44,856/yr), ZIP 48224 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48224 (Detroit, MI) is $1,339. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48224's median rent of $1,339/mo is $626 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48224 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48224 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #103 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,339/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,339/mo in ZIP 48224. The local median household income is $44,856/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48224?

Rent in ZIP 48224 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48224 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,339/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($44,856/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48224 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 48224 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48224 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48224 is more affordable than Detroit overall. At $1,339/mo, it's $17 below the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,339/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 48224's median household income ($44,856/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48224 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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