ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48239

Part of Redford, MI

Pop. 36,976·Wayne County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,545/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$387

Reported rents

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ZIP 48239 · $1,545

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48239 changed +5.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,151) is $1,779 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,650); a 3-bedroom is $2,020.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48223, 2 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,023/mo), about $6,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48239. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,540/yr

At $1,545/mo median

Location

CityRedford

StateMI

CountyWayne County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48239 covers Redford, MI. The median rent here is $1,545/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($71,151/yr), ZIP 48239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,545/mo in ZIP 48239. The local median household income is $71,151/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48239?

Rent in ZIP 48239 has risen 5.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48239 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48239 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #73 of 168 at $1,545/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48239 changed +5.5%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.