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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48126

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$235,531[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.7%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+8.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.1%
vs metro
-22.2%
vs state
-1.5%
ZIP 48126 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48126 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48126 is worth $235,531 — 22.2% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,777 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,777[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,430[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
51,997[3]
Median household income
$42,140[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
20
Elementary
13
Middle
3
High
3
  • Fordson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dearborn City School District

    2,092 students

  • Advanced Technology Academy

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Advanced Technology Academy

    1,217 students

  • Woodworth Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dearborn City School District

    730 students

  • Henry Ford Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dearborn City School District

    721 students

  • Miller Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dearborn City School District

    581 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 yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.4%
Annual rent$21,321

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$1,191
Loan principal$188,425
Down payment$47,106
Total interest paid$240,326

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 ratio0.94
Monthly cost to own$1,674
Monthly rent$1,777

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
69th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48126?
The typical home in 48126 is worth $235,531, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48126?
Home values in 48126 are up 4.7% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48126?
A typical home in 48126 rents for about $1,777 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 48126?
The effective property tax rate in 48126 is 1.5% — roughly $3,430 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48126?
ZIP code 48126 has a population of 51,997 and a median household income of $42,140.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Otter Lake, MI

    Typical home
    $235,891
    Gross yield
  • Oak Park, MI

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

    Typical home
    $232,347
    Gross yield
  • Marysville, MI

    Typical home
    $232,264
    Gross yield
  • Fraser, MI

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

    Typical home
    $238,913
    Gross yield
    8.8%

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