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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48146

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$152,934[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+9.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-46.2%
vs metro
-49.5%
vs state
-36.0%
ZIP 48146 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48146 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48146 is worth $152,934 — 49.5% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,188 a month — a 9.3% 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
$1,188[2]
Gross yield
9.3%[2]
Cap rate
5.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,364[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
39,257[3]
Median household income
$58,616[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
10
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
2
  • Lincoln Park High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lincoln Park School District of the City of

    1,391 students

  • Lincoln Park Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lincoln Park School District of the City of

    1,060 students

  • Lafayette School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lincoln Park School District of the City of

    462 students

  • Keppen School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lincoln Park School District of the City of

    330 students

  • Earl F Carr School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lincoln Park School District of the City of

    306 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 yield9.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.6%
Annual rent$14,257

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$773
Loan principal$122,347
Down payment$30,587
Total interest paid$156,047

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 ratio0.92
Monthly cost to own$1,098
Monthly rent$1,188

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
77th percentile[1]
Rental yield
71st percentile[2]
Property tax
81st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48146?
The typical home in 48146 is worth $152,934, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48146?
Home values in 48146 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48146?
A typical home in 48146 rents for about $1,188 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 48146?
The effective property tax rate in 48146 is 1.5% — roughly $2,364 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48146?
ZIP code 48146 has a population of 39,257 and a median household income of $58,616.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Harper Woods, MI

    Typical home
    $152,670
    Gross yield
    10.8%
  • Pontiac, MI

    Typical home
    $151,967
    Gross yield
  • Eastpointe, MI

    Typical home
    $154,597
    Gross yield
    10.9%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $155,335
    Gross yield
    12.1%
  • Warren, MI

    Typical home
    $158,249
    Gross yield
    10.3%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $147,426
    Gross yield
    12.0%

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