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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48135

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$203,132[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-28.5%
vs metro
-32.9%
vs state
-15.0%
ZIP 48135 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48135 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48135 is worth $203,132 — 32.9% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,750 a month — a 10.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,750[2]
Gross yield
10.3%[2]
Cap rate
6.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,329[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
26,739[3]
Median household income
$67,294[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
9
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Garden City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Garden City Public Schools

    857 students

  • Douglas Elementary 34 Campus

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Garden City Public Schools

    435 students

  • Garden City Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Garden City Public Schools

    419 students

  • Farmington 56 Campus

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Garden City Public Schools

    415 students

  • Memorial Elementary 12 Campus

    Elementary · Grades 1–2 · Garden City Public Schools

    407 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 yield10.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.2%
Annual rent$21,000

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$1,027
Loan principal$162,506
Down payment$40,626
Total interest paid$207,267

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 ratio0.84
Monthly cost to own$1,474
Monthly rent$1,750

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
70th percentile[1]
Rental yield
77th percentile[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48135?
The typical home in 48135 is worth $203,132, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48135?
Home values in 48135 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48135?
A typical home in 48135 rents for about $1,750 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 48135?
The effective property tax rate in 48135 is 1.6% — roughly $3,329 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48135?
ZIP code 48135 has a population of 26,739 and a median household income of $67,294.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Westland, MI

    Typical home
    $201,106
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Allen Park, MI

    Typical home
    $209,513
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Clifford, MI

    Typical home
    $209,601
    Gross yield
  • Southgate, MI

    Typical home
    $194,729
    Gross yield
    10.2%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $193,844
    Gross yield
    10.6%
  • Wyandotte, MI

    Typical home
    $189,594
    Gross yield
    7.6%

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