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ZIP 48226

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 6,831·Wayne County·20th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,973/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$11
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ZIP 48226 · $1,973
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$2,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,676/yr
At $1,973/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48226 (Detroit, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 52.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,831
Median income
$64,860
Median age
34
Renters
93.7%
Age distribution
51.1%
22.9%
14.5%
Under 181.2%
18–3451.1%
35–5422.9%
55–6410.3%
65+14.5%
Gender
64.3%
35.7%
Male64.3%
Female35.7%
Race & ethnicity
39.1%
43.9%
White39.1%
Black43.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian7.3%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
25.5%
52.1%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+52.1%
Housing tenure
93.7%
Owner6.3%
Renter93.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48226 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,662 → $1,973
up 18.7%
Income
$75,236 → $64,860
down 13.8%
Population
6,668 → 6,831
up 2.4%
Renter share
88.7% → 93.7%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
52.2% → 52.1%
-0.1 pts
Median age
33.3 → 34
+0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 48226 in Detroit, MI has increased 18.7% since 2021, going from about $1,662 per month to roughly $1,973 today. Household income in the area moved from $75,236 to $64,860 across the same window, down 13.8% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 32.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,668 to 6,831 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 93.7% of households rent today, against 88.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 48226 in Detroit, MI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 48226 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,973/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($64,860/yr), ZIP 48226 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48226?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48226 (Detroit, MI) is $1,973. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48226's median rent of $1,973/mo is $11 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 48226 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48226 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #20 out of 170 ZIPs tracked at $1,973/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,973/mo in ZIP 48226. The local median household income is $64,860/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48226?

Rent in ZIP 48226 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48226 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,973/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($64,860/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48226 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 93.7% of ZIP 48226 households are renters, while 6.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48226 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48226 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48226 is pricier than Detroit as a whole. At $1,973/mo, it's $626 above the Detroit citywide median of $1,347/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48226 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,973/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 48226's median household income ($64,860/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48226 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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