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ZIP 48230

Pop. 17,174·Wayne County·51st most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,694/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
-$271
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ZIP 48230 · $1,694
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,770/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
$20,328/yr
At $1,694/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48230 (Grosse Pointe Park, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,174
Median income
$137,310
Median age
42.4
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
23.1%
16.4%
25.9%
13.4%
21.2%
Under 1823.1%
18–3416.4%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.4%
65+21.2%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.3%
White85.3%
Black4.1%
Hispanic3%
Asian2.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
16%
73.5%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma8%
Some college16%
Bachelor's+73.5%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48230 in Grosse Pointe Park, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$125,018 → $137,310
up 9.8%
Population
17,340 → 17,174
down 1.0%
Renter share
22.5% → 21.5%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
70.8% → 73.5%
+2.7 pts
Median age
43.3 → 42.4
-0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $137,310 today, compared with $125,018 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 48230 in Grosse Pointe Park, MI losing about 166 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 70.8% to 73.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48230 covers Grosse Pointe Park, MI. The median rent here is $1,694/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($137,310/yr), ZIP 48230 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48230 (Grosse Pointe Park, MI) is $1,694. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48230's median rent of $1,694/mo is $271 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48230 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48230 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #51 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,694/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,694/mo in ZIP 48230. The local median household income is $137,310/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48230?

Rent in ZIP 48230 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48230 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,694/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($137,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48230 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 48230 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48230 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48230 compare to the rest of Grosse Pointe Park?

ZIP 48230 is pricier than Grosse Pointe Park as a whole. At $1,694/mo, it's $236 above the Grosse Pointe Park citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,694/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 48230's median household income ($137,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48230 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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