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ZIP 48446

Part of Lapeer, MI
Pop. 30,581·Lapeer County·86th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,440/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
-$525
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ZIP 48446 · $1,440
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,220/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
$17,280/yr
At $1,440/mo median
Location
CityLapeer
StateMI
CountyLapeer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48446 (Lapeer, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,581
Median income
$66,062
Median age
43.4
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
19.2%
20.3%
23.4%
14.8%
22.3%
Under 1819.2%
18–3420.3%
35–5423.4%
55–6414.8%
65+22.3%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
89.8%
White89.8%
Black2.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
39.6%
33.6%
19.3%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma39.6%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+19.3%
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 48446 in Lapeer, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,361 → $66,062
up 5.9%
Population
30,508 → 30,581
up 0.2%
Renter share
18.8% → 21.1%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 19.3%
+1.2 pts
Median age
44.4 → 43.4
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48446 in Lapeer, MI now reports about $66,062, up from $62,361 in 2021. Renters now make up 21.1% of households, compared with 18.8% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 48446

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48446 covers Lapeer, MI. The median rent here is $1,440/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,062/yr), ZIP 48446 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48446?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48446 (Lapeer, MI) is $1,440. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48446 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48446's median rent of $1,440/mo is $525 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48446 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48446 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #86 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,440/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48446?

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 $1,440/mo in ZIP 48446. The local median household income is $66,062/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48446?

Rent in ZIP 48446 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48446 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48446 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,440/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48446 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48446 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 48446 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48446 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48446 compare to the rest of Lapeer?

ZIP 48446 sits right at the Lapeer citywide median of $1,440/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48446 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48446 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,440/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 48446's median household income ($66,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48446 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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