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ZIP 48820

Part of Dewitt, MI
Pop. 18,357·Clinton County·18th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,958/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.6%
vs US Median
-$7
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48820 · $1,958
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,290/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
$23,496/yr
At $1,958/mo median
Location
CityDewitt
StateMI
CountyClinton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48820 (Dewitt, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,357
Median income
$112,526
Median age
43.7
Renters
14.5%
Age distribution
22.3%
16.8%
27.3%
14.1%
19.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3416.8%
35–5427.3%
55–6414.1%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.9%
White89.9%
Black1.9%
Hispanic6.3%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
17.7%
31.7%
47.4%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+47.4%
Housing tenure
85.5%
14.5%
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48820 in Dewitt, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,091 → $112,526
up 24.9%
Population
17,828 → 18,357
up 3.0%
Renter share
15.8% → 14.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.5% → 47.4%
+4.9 pts
Median age
42.7 → 43.7
+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48820 in Dewitt, MI now reports about $112,526, up from $90,091 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48820 in Dewitt, MI adding about 529 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.5% to 47.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48820 covers Dewitt, MI. The median rent here is $1,958/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($112,526/yr), ZIP 48820 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 48820?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48820 (Dewitt, MI) is $1,958. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48820 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48820's median rent of $1,958/mo is $7 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48820 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48820 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #18 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $1,958/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48820?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,958/mo in ZIP 48820. The local median household income is $112,526/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48820?

Rent in ZIP 48820 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48820 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48820 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,958/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($112,526/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48820 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48820 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.5% of ZIP 48820 households are renters, while 85.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48820 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48820 compare to the rest of Dewitt?

ZIP 48820 is pricier than Dewitt as a whole. At $1,958/mo, it's $34 above the Dewitt citywide median of $1,924/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48820 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48820 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,958/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 48820's median household income ($112,526/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48820 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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