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ZIP 48346

Pop. 23,167·Oakland County·58th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,627/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
-$338
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ZIP 48346 · $1,627
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,630/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
$19,524/yr
At $1,627/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyOakland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48346 (Clarkston, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,167
Median income
$101,477
Median age
40.7
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
19.7%
24.4%
22.5%
14.7%
18.7%
Under 1819.7%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.5%
55–6414.7%
65+18.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
White82.4%
Black4.4%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian1.3%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
23.9%
29.2%
42.8%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48346 in Clarkston, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,795 → $101,477
up 19.7%
Population
23,390 → 23,167
down 1.0%
Renter share
30.3% → 30.9%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 42.8%
+4.2 pts
Median age
39.2 → 40.7
+1.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $84,795 to $101,477 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 48346 in Clarkston, MI losing about 223 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.6% to 42.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48346 covers Clarkston, MI. The median rent here is $1,627/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($101,477/yr), ZIP 48346 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48346?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48346 (Clarkston, MI) is $1,627. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48346 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48346's median rent of $1,627/mo is $338 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48346 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48346 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #58 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,627/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48346?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,627/mo in ZIP 48346. The local median household income is $101,477/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48346?

Rent in ZIP 48346 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48346 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48346 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,627/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($101,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48346 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48346 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 48346 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48346 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48346 compare to the rest of Clarkston?

ZIP 48346 is more affordable than Clarkston overall. At $1,627/mo, it's $37 below the Clarkston citywide median of $1,664/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48346 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48346 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,627/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 48346's median household income ($101,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48346 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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