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ZIP 48439

Pop. 51,900·Genesee County·155th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,074/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$891
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48439 · $1,074
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,888/yr
At $1,074/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyGenesee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.6% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48439 (Grand Blanc, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,900
Median income
$88,490
Median age
42.1
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
21.2%
21.4%
24%
13.3%
20.2%
Under 1821.2%
18–3421.4%
35–5424%
55–6413.3%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
76.4%
White76.4%
Black9.7%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian4.2%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
20.6%
31.5%
43.8%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+43.8%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48439 in Grand Blanc, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,012 → $88,490
up 9.2%
Population
52,795 → 51,900
down 1.7%
Renter share
24.7% → 25.8%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 43.8%
+0.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48439 in Grand Blanc, MI now reports about $88,490, up from $81,012 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 52,795 to 51,900 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48439 covers Grand Blanc, MI. The median rent here is $1,074/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($88,490/yr), ZIP 48439 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48439?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48439 (Grand Blanc, MI) is $1,074. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48439 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48439's median rent of $1,074/mo is $891 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48439 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48439 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #155 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,074/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48439?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,074/mo in ZIP 48439. The local median household income is $88,490/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48439?

Rent in ZIP 48439 has decreased 15.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48439 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48439 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,074/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($88,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48439 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48439 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 48439 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48439 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48439 compare to the rest of Grand Blanc?

ZIP 48439 is more affordable than Grand Blanc overall. At $1,074/mo, it's $6 below the Grand Blanc citywide median of $1,080/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48439 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48439 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,074/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 48439's median household income ($88,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48439 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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