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ZIP 48225

Pop. 16,098·Wayne County·87th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,432/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$533
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ZIP 48225 · $1,432
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,620/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
$17,184/yr
At $1,432/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, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48225 (Harper Woods, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,098
Median income
$61,750
Median age
36.5
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
28%
20.9%
27%
14.4%
Under 1828%
18–3420.9%
35–5427%
55–649.7%
65+14.4%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
29%
63.8%
White29%
Black63.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
27.5%
39%
25.1%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college39%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48225 in Harper Woods, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,600 → $61,750
up 17.4%
Population
16,201 → 16,098
down 0.6%
Renter share
43.9% → 33.8%
-10.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 25.1%
+2.5 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.5
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,750 today, compared with $52,600 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 43.9% to 33.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.6% to 25.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48225 covers Harper Woods, MI. The median rent here is $1,432/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,750/yr), ZIP 48225 ranks as affordable 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 48225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48225 (Harper Woods, MI) is $1,432. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48225's median rent of $1,432/mo is $533 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48225 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48225 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #87 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,432/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,432/mo in ZIP 48225. The local median household income is $61,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48225?

Rent in ZIP 48225 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48225 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,432/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48225 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of ZIP 48225 households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48225 compare to the rest of Harper Woods?

ZIP 48225 is more affordable than Harper Woods overall. At $1,432/mo, it's $13 below the Harper Woods citywide median of $1,445/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,432/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 48225's median household income ($61,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48225 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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