ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48227

Part of Detroit, MI

Pop. 40,302·Wayne County·101st most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,376/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$556

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ZIP 48227 · $1,376

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48227 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48227 changed +10.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($36,527) is $913 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($870); a 1-bedroom is $970.

Rank in Detroit

13th cheapest of 18 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48228, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,174/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48227. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,512/yr

At $1,376/mo median

Location

CityDetroit

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +1.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,040 → $1,376

up 32.3%

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

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 48227 in Detroit, MI has increased by $336 per month, settling near $1,376 after starting the period at $1,040. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $31,211 in 2021 to $36,527 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. 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%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 48227 in Detroit, MI market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48227 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,376/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($36,527/yr), ZIP 48227 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,376/mo in ZIP 48227. The local median household income is $36,527/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48227?

Rent in ZIP 48227 has risen 10.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 48227 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48227 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #101 of 168 at $1,376/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48227 changed +10.2%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.