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ZIP 48235

Part of Detroit, MI
Pop. 45,600·Wayne County·114th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,288/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$677
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48235 · $1,288
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,330/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
$15,456/yr
At $1,288/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48235 (Detroit, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,600
Median income
$39,265
Median age
39.3
Renters
46.5%
Age distribution
24.8%
21.4%
22.9%
12.6%
18.3%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5422.9%
55–6412.6%
65+18.3%
Gender
41.8%
58.2%
Male41.8%
Female58.2%
Race & ethnicity
93.8%
White2.6%
Black93.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
35.5%
38.9%
14.8%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma35.5%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+14.8%
Housing tenure
53.5%
46.5%
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48235 in Detroit, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,219 → $39,265
up 8.4%
Population
45,558 → 45,600
up 0.1%
Renter share
43.8% → 46.5%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
13.7% → 14.8%
+1.1 pts
Median age
37.5 → 39.3
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48235 in Detroit, MI now reports about $39,265, up from $36,219 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 43.8% to 46.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 48235

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48235 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,288/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($39,265/yr), ZIP 48235 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48235 (Detroit, MI) is $1,288. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48235's median rent of $1,288/mo is $677 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48235 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48235 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #114 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,288/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,288/mo in ZIP 48235. The local median household income is $39,265/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48235?

Rent in ZIP 48235 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48235 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,288/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($39,265/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48235 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.5% of ZIP 48235 households are renters, while 53.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48235 compare to the rest of Detroit?

ZIP 48235 is more affordable than Detroit overall. At $1,288/mo, it's $68 below the Detroit citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,288/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 48235's median household income ($39,265/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48235 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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