ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48235

Part of Detroit, MI

Pop. 45,600·Wayne County·104th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,367/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$565

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 48235 · $1,367

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48235 is 0% below its high of $1,367 in August 2026, at $1,367 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48235 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($39,265) is $982 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($950); a 1-bedroom is $1,060.

Rank in Detroit

12th cheapest of 18 ZIP codes in Detroit.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48223, 4 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,023/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48235. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,404/yr

At $1,367/mo median

Location

CityDetroit

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.0% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,145 → $1,367

up 19.4%

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

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 48235 in Detroit, MI has shifted from $1,145 to $1,367, up 19.4% since 2023. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48235 in Detroit, MI now reports about $39,265, up from $36,219 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 43.8% to 46.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 48235 in Detroit, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48235 covers Detroit, MI. The median rent here is $1,367/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($39,265/yr), ZIP 48235 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,367/mo in ZIP 48235. The local median household income is $39,265/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48235?

Rent in ZIP 48235 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,367 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 48235 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48235 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #104 of 168 at $1,367/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48235 changed +4.7%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.