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ZIP 49048

Part of Comstock, MI
Pop. 22,791·Kalamazoo County·106th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,329/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$636
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 49048 · $1,329
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,150/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,948/yr
At $1,329/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyKalamazoo 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 (+1.8% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49048 (Comstock, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,791
Median income
$60,454
Median age
36.1
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
21.9%
26.3%
23.1%
16.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3426.3%
35–5423.1%
55–6412%
65+16.7%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
15.2%
White70.2%
Black15.2%
Hispanic8%
Asian2.2%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
32.4%
33.8%
24.9%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college33.8%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49048 in Comstock, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,042 → $60,454
up 11.9%
Population
24,168 → 22,791
down 5.7%
Renter share
41% → 38.2%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 24.9%
+0.1 pts
Median age
34 → 36.1
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $54,042 to $60,454 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 24,168 residents to roughly 22,791. Renters now make up 38.2% of households, compared with 41% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 49048 covers Comstock, MI. The median rent here is $1,329/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($60,454/yr), ZIP 49048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49048?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49048 (Comstock, MI) is $1,329. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49048's median rent of $1,329/mo is $636 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49048 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49048 falls in the middle range for Michigan, ranking #106 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,329/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,329/mo in ZIP 49048. The local median household income is $60,454/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49048?

Rent in ZIP 49048 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49048 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,329/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($60,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49048 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 49048 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49048 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 49048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49048 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,329/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 49048's median household income ($60,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49048 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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