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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48206

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$89,916[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-14.2%
5-year / yr
-0.4%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-68.3%
vs metro
-70.3%
vs state
-62.4%
ZIP 48206 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48206 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48206 is worth $89,916 — 70.3% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have fallen 14.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,273 a month — a 17.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,273[2]
Gross yield
17.0%[2]
Cap rate
10.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$793[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
15,227[3]
Median household income
$45,046[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Durfee ElementaryMiddle School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

    633 students

  • Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

    462 students

  • Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

    392 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 yield17.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)10.2%
Annual rent$15,276

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$455
Loan principal$71,933
Down payment$17,983
Total interest paid$91,746

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 ratio0.47
Monthly cost to own$596
Monthly rent$1,273

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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48206?
The typical home in 48206 is worth $89,916, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48206?
Home values in 48206 are down 14.2% over the past year, and down 0.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48206?
A typical home in 48206 rents for about $1,273 a month, a gross rental yield of 17.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 48206?
The effective property tax rate in 48206 is 0.9% — roughly $793 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48206?
ZIP code 48206 has a population of 15,227 and a median household income of $45,046.

#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
    $89,818
    Gross yield
    13.4%
  • Detroit, MI

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

    Typical home
    $89,148
    Gross yield
    17.5%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $88,710
    Gross yield
    16.4%
  • Detroit, MI

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

    Typical home
    $86,558
    Gross yield

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