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ZIP 48843

Part of Howell, MI
Pop. 48,014·Livingston County·10th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$2,089/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$124
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 48843 · $2,089
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,520/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,068/yr
At $2,089/mo median
Location
CityHowell
StateMI
CountyLivingston County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48843 (Howell, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,014
Median income
$94,577
Median age
42
Renters
22%
Age distribution
19.9%
22%
25.7%
14.2%
18.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3422%
35–5425.7%
55–6414.2%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
93.1%
White93.1%
Black0.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian0.9%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
24.7%
33.1%
38%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48843 in Howell, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,354 → $94,577
up 13.5%
Population
46,433 → 48,014
up 3.4%
Renter share
23.2% → 22%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 38%
+1.1 pts
Median age
40.8 → 42
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $94,577 today, compared with $83,354 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 48843 in Howell, MI adding about 1,581 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48843 covers Howell, MI. The median rent here is $2,089/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($94,577/yr), ZIP 48843 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48843?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48843 (Howell, MI) is $2,089. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48843 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48843's median rent of $2,089/mo is $124 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48843 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48843 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #10 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $2,089/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48843?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,089/mo in ZIP 48843. The local median household income is $94,577/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48843?

Rent in ZIP 48843 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48843 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48843 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,089/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($94,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48843 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48843 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 48843 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48843 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48843 compare to the rest of Howell?

ZIP 48843 is pricier than Howell as a whole. At $2,089/mo, it's $21 above the Howell citywide median of $2,068/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48843 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48843 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,089/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 48843's median household income ($94,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48843 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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