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ZIP 49068

Part of Marshall, MI
Pop. 14,729·Calhoun County·113th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.0%
vs US Median
-$665
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 49068 · $1,300
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyCalhoun County
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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, +13.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49068 (Marshall, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,729
Median income
$80,857
Median age
44.7
Renters
23%
Age distribution
19.9%
18%
25.7%
14.5%
21.9%
Under 1819.9%
18–3418%
35–5425.7%
55–6414.5%
65+21.9%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
90%
White90%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1.6%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
29.2%
28.8%
37.9%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
77%
23%
Owner77%
Renter23%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49068 in Marshall, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,090 → $80,857
up 17.0%
Population
15,230 → 14,729
down 3.3%
Renter share
23.5% → 23%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 37.9%
+3.0 pts
Median age
43.7 → 44.7
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,090 in 2021 to $80,857 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 49068 in Marshall, MI losing about 501 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.9% to 37.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 49068 covers Marshall, MI. The median rent here is $1,300/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($80,857/yr), ZIP 49068 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 49068?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49068 (Marshall, MI) is $1,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49068 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49068's median rent of $1,300/mo is $665 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49068 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49068 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #113 out of 163 ZIPs at $1,300/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in ZIP 49068. The local median household income is $80,857/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49068?

Rent in ZIP 49068 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 49068 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49068 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($80,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49068 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49068 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23% of ZIP 49068 households are renters, while 77% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49068 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49068 compare to the rest of Marshall?

ZIP 49068 sits right at the Marshall citywide median of $1,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49068 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49068 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 49068's median household income ($80,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49068 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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