ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48346

Part of Clarkston, MI

Pop. 23,167·Oakland County·28th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,866/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$66

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 48346 · $1,866

More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 48346 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($101,477) is $2,537 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,160).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48340, 8 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,328/mo), about $6,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48346. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,392/yr

At $1,866/mo median

Location

CityClarkston

StateMI

CountyOakland County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.2% 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%

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48346 covers Clarkston, MI. The median rent here is $1,866/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($101,477/yr), ZIP 48346 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,866/mo in ZIP 48346. The local median household income is $101,477/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48346?

Rent in ZIP 48346 has risen 3.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48346 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48346 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #28 of 168 at $1,866/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48346 changed +3.6%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.