ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48228

Part of Detroit, MI

Pop. 50,117·Wayne County·144th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,174/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$758

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ZIP 48228 · $1,174

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48228 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48228 changed +4.2% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($30,680) is $767 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($880).

Rank in Detroit

4th cheapest of 18 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48223, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,023/mo), about $1,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48228. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,088/yr

At $1,174/mo median

Location

CityDetroit

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.7% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$965 → $1,174

up 21.7%

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

Rent in ZIP 48228 in Detroit, MI has climbed 21.7% since 2022, going from about $965 per month to roughly $1,174 today. Census figures show median household income at $30,680 today, compared with $31,330 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.8 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 57,005 to 50,117 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.1% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48228 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,174/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($30,680/yr), ZIP 48228 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,174/mo in ZIP 48228. The local median household income is $30,680/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48228?

Rent in ZIP 48228 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2021.

How does ZIP 48228 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48228 is one of the more affordable among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #144 of 168 at $1,174/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48228 changed +4.2%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.