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ZIP 48227

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 40,302·Wayne County·108th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,320/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$645
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ZIP 48227 · $1,320
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,220/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
$15,840/yr
At $1,320/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48227 (Detroit, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,302
Median income
$36,527
Median age
36.9
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
25.8%
22.3%
23.1%
13%
15.8%
Under 1825.8%
18–3422.3%
35–5423.1%
55–6413%
65+15.8%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
94.1%
White1.5%
Black94.1%
Hispanic2%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
17%
35.8%
35.2%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+12%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48227 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,211 → $36,527
up 17.0%
Population
39,974 → 40,302
up 0.8%
Renter share
44.5% → 40.9%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
9.5% → 12%
+2.5 pts
Median age
39.6 → 36.9
-2.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $31,211 in 2021 to $36,527 more recently. About 40.9% of households rent today, against 44.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 9.5% to 12%.

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About renting in ZIP 48227

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48227 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,320/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($36,527/yr), ZIP 48227 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48227 (Detroit, MI) is $1,320. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48227's median rent of $1,320/mo is $645 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48227 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48227 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #108 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,320/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48227?

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 $1,320/mo in ZIP 48227. The local median household income is $36,527/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48227?

Rent in ZIP 48227 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48227 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,320/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($36,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48227 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 48227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 48227 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48227 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48227 is more affordable than Detroit overall. At $1,320/mo, it's $36 below the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,320/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 48227's median household income ($36,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48227 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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