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ZIP 48239

Part of Redford, MI
Pop. 36,976·Wayne County·65th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,577/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$374
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ZIP 48239 · $1,577
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,924/yr
At $1,577/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWayne County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48239 (Redford, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,976
Median income
$71,151
Median age
37.6
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
23.5%
23.3%
26.2%
14%
13%
Under 1823.5%
18–3423.3%
35–5426.2%
55–6414%
65+13%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
37.6%
56.1%
White37.6%
Black56.1%
Hispanic4.1%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
29.5%
40.8%
23.5%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college40.8%
Bachelor's+23.5%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48239 in Redford, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,278 → $71,151
up 14.2%
Population
37,571 → 36,976
down 1.6%
Renter share
24.5% → 21.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 23.5%
+0.5 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.6
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,278 in 2021 to $71,151 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 37,571 to 36,976 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 21.1% of households rent today, against 24.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 48239 covers Redford, MI. The median rent here is $1,577/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($71,151/yr), ZIP 48239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48239?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48239 (Redford, MI) is $1,577. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48239 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48239's median rent of $1,577/mo is $374 (19%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 48239 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48239 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #65 out of 163 ZIPs at $1,577/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48239?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,577/mo in ZIP 48239. The local median household income is $71,151/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48239?

Rent in ZIP 48239 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 48239 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48239 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,577/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($71,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48239 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48239 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 48239 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48239 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48239 compare to the rest of Redford?

ZIP 48239 is pricier than Redford as a whole. At $1,577/mo, it's $1 above the Redford citywide median of $1,576/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48239 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48239 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,577/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 48239's median household income ($71,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48239 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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