ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48224

Part of Detroit, MI

Pop. 39,668·Wayne County·118th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,305/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$627

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 48224 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 48224 · $1,305

More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 48224 usually run 1.1% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in September, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48224 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48224 changed +0.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($44,856) is $1,121 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,080); a 2-bedroom is $1,360.

Rank in Detroit

10th cheapest of 18 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48214, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,114/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48224. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,660/yr

At $1,305/mo median

Location

CityDetroit

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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%

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$994 → $1,305

up 31.3%

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

The median rent in ZIP 48224 in Detroit, MI stood at $994 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,305, reflecting a 31.3% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48224 in Detroit, MI now reports about $44,856, up from $37,206 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 48224 in Detroit, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 48224

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 48224

About renting in ZIP 48224

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48224 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,305/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($44,856/yr), ZIP 48224 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,305/mo in ZIP 48224. The local median household income is $44,856/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48224?

Rent in ZIP 48224 has risen 0.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 48224?

Asking rents in ZIP 48224 are usually lowest in January, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 48224 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48224 is one of the more affordable among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #118 of 168 at $1,305/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48224 changed +0.9%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.