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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48141

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$110,097[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+12.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-61.2%
vs metro
-63.6%
vs state
-54.0%
ZIP 48141 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48141 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48141 is worth $110,097 — 63.6% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,294 a month — a 14.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,294[2]
Gross yield
14.1%[2]
Cap rate
8.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,141[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
25,428[3]
Median household income
$39,252[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
1
High
3
  • David Hicks School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Wayne-Westland Community School District

    414 students

  • Inkster Preparatory Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Inkster Preparatory Academy

    249 students

  • American International Academy Upper Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · American International Academy

    210 students

  • American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll

    High · Grades 7–12 · American International Academy

    197 students

  • Tomlinson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Westwood Community School District

    195 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 yield14.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)8.5%
Annual rent$15,527

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$557
Loan principal$88,077
Down payment$22,019
Total interest paid$112,338

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 ratio0.64
Monthly cost to own$826
Monthly rent$1,294

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
89th percentile[2]
Property tax
98th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48141?
The typical home in 48141 is worth $110,097, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48141?
Home values in 48141 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48141?
A typical home in 48141 rents for about $1,294 a month, a gross rental yield of 14.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 48141?
The effective property tax rate in 48141 is 1.9% — roughly $2,141 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48141?
ZIP code 48141 has a population of 25,428 and a median household income of $39,252.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $97,498
    Gross yield
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $124,963
    Gross yield
    11.1%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $92,918
    Gross yield
    16.9%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $90,152
    Gross yield
    16.2%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $89,916
    Gross yield
    17.0%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $89,818
    Gross yield
    13.4%

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