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ZIP 48430

Part of Fenton, MI
Pop. 39,309·Livingston County·85th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,441/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$524
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48430 · $1,441
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,490/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,292/yr
At $1,441/mo median
Location
CityFenton
StateMI
CountyLivingston 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 (+0.5% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48430 (Fenton, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,309
Median income
$100,193
Median age
42.7
Renters
18.6%
Age distribution
20.9%
19.1%
25.7%
14.3%
20%
Under 1820.9%
18–3419.1%
35–5425.7%
55–6414.3%
65+20%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
91.3%
White91.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic3%
Asian1.8%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
24%
33.1%
39.9%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma24%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
81.4%
18.6%
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48430 in Fenton, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,196 → $100,193
up 13.6%
Population
38,731 → 39,309
up 1.5%
Renter share
19.6% → 18.6%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
35.6% → 39.9%
+4.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $100,193 today, compared with $88,196 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 38,731 to 39,309 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.6% to 39.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48430 covers Fenton, MI. The median rent here is $1,441/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($100,193/yr), ZIP 48430 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48430?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48430 (Fenton, MI) is $1,441. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48430 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48430's median rent of $1,441/mo is $524 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48430 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48430 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #85 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,441/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48430?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,441/mo in ZIP 48430. The local median household income is $100,193/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48430?

Rent in ZIP 48430 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48430 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48430 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,441/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($100,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48430 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48430 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.6% of ZIP 48430 households are renters, while 81.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48430 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48430 compare to the rest of Fenton?

ZIP 48430 is more affordable than Fenton overall. At $1,441/mo, it's $3 below the Fenton citywide median of $1,444/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48430 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48430 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,441/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 48430's median household income ($100,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48430 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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