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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48124

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$238,913[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-15.9%
vs metro
-21.1%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 48124 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48124 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48124 is worth $238,913 — 21.1% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,756 a month — a 8.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,756[2]
Gross yield
8.8%[2]
Cap rate
5.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,160[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wayne County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
34,479[3]
Median household income
$81,796[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Wayne County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,559[5]
Moved in
28,607
Moved out
33,166

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
3
  • Dearborn High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dearborn City School District

    1,882 students

  • Edsel Ford High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dearborn City School District

    1,571 students

  • Stout Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dearborn City School District

    712 students

  • Henry Ford Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Henry Ford Academy

    492 students

  • Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12

    Other · Grades K–12 · Dearborn City School District

    491 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.3%
Annual rent$21,077

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,208
Loan principal$191,130
Down payment$47,783
Total interest paid$243,776

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.00
Monthly cost to own$1,754
Monthly rent$1,756

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
96th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48124?
The typical home in 48124 is worth $238,913, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48124?
Home values in 48124 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48124?
A typical home in 48124 rents for about $1,756 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 48124?
The effective property tax rate in 48124 is 1.7% — roughly $4,160 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48124?
ZIP code 48124 has a population of 34,479 and a median household income of $81,796.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Fraser, MI

    Typical home
    $238,809
    Gross yield
  • Southfield, MI

    Typical home
    $239,103
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Oak Park, MI

    Typical home
    $236,061
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Otter Lake, MI

    Typical home
    $235,891
    Gross yield
  • St. Clair Shores, MI

    Typical home
    $242,205
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Dearborn, MI

    Typical home
    $235,531
    Gross yield
    9.1%

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