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ZIP 48228

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 50,117·Wayne County·128th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,244/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$721
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ZIP 48228 · $1,244
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,230/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
$14,928/yr
At $1,244/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.2% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48228 (Detroit, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,117
Median income
$30,680
Median age
32.9
Renters
50.7%
Age distribution
28.2%
25.7%
22.4%
12.9%
Under 1828.2%
18–3425.7%
35–5422.4%
55–6410.7%
65+12.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
21.9%
68.2%
White21.9%
Black68.2%
Hispanic6.8%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
20.7%
35%
33.5%
No HS diploma20.7%
HS diploma35%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+10.8%
Housing tenure
49.3%
50.7%
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48228 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,330 → $30,680
down 2.1%
Population
57,005 → 50,117
down 12.1%
Renter share
51.5% → 50.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
10.9% → 10.8%
-0.1 pts
Median age
29.6 → 32.9
+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $30,680 today, compared with $31,330 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 57,005 to 50,117 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.1% change.

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About renting in ZIP 48228

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48228 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,244/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($30,680/yr), ZIP 48228 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48228 (Detroit, MI) is $1,244. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48228's median rent of $1,244/mo is $721 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48228 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #128 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,244/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,244/mo in ZIP 48228. The local median household income is $30,680/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48228?

Rent in ZIP 48228 has increased 14.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48228 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,244/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($30,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48228 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 48228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.7% of ZIP 48228 households are renters, while 49.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48228 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48228 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48228 is more affordable than Detroit overall. At $1,244/mo, it's $112 below the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $1,244/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 48228's median household income ($30,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48228 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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