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ZIP 48229

Part of Ecorse, MI
Pop. 9,061·Wayne County·150th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,150/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$815
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ZIP 48229 · $1,150
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,150/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$13,800/yr
At $1,150/mo median
Location
CityEcorse
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48229 (Ecorse, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,061
Median income
$40,264
Median age
34.9
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
25.3%
24.8%
18%
16.3%
15.5%
Under 1825.3%
18–3424.8%
35–5418%
55–6416.3%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
27.5%
48.3%
15.5%
White27.5%
Black48.3%
Hispanic15.5%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
30%
35.4%
26.2%
No HS diploma30%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+8.4%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48229 in Ecorse, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,985 → $40,264
up 8.9%
Population
9,307 → 9,061
down 2.6%
Renter share
33.4% → 37.9%
+4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
8.3% → 8.4%
+0.1 pts
Median age
36 → 34.9
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $40,264 today, compared with $36,985 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 48229 in Ecorse, MI losing about 246 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 33.4% to 37.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 48229 covers Ecorse, MI. The median rent here is $1,150/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($40,264/yr), ZIP 48229 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48229?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48229 (Ecorse, MI) is $1,150. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48229's median rent of $1,150/mo is $815 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48229 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48229 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #150 out of 182 ZIPs at $1,150/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,150/mo in ZIP 48229. The local median household income is $40,264/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48229?

Rent in ZIP 48229 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48229 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,150/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($40,264/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48229 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 48229 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48229 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48229 compare to the rest of Ecorse?

ZIP 48229 is pricier than Ecorse as a whole. At $1,150/mo, it's $61 above the Ecorse citywide median of $1,089/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48229 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,150/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 48229's median household income ($40,264/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48229 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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