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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48207

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$147,426[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-9.7%
5-year / yr
-0.8%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-48.1%
vs metro
-51.3%
vs state
-38.3%
ZIP 48207 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48207 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48207 is worth $147,426 — 51.3% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have fallen 9.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,471 a month — a 12.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,471[2]
Gross yield
12.0%[2]
Cap rate
7.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,198[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
20,848[3]
Median household income
$47,831[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
6
Middle
1
High
3
  • Detroit Edison Public School Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Detroit Edison Public School Academy

    855 students

  • Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School

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

    808 students

  • Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

    645 students

  • University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

    485 students

  • University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

    432 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 yield12.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.2%
Annual rent$17,648

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$745
Loan principal$117,940
Down payment$29,485
Total interest paid$150,427

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 ratio0.66
Monthly cost to own$968
Monthly rent$1,471

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48207?
The typical home in 48207 is worth $147,426, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48207?
Home values in 48207 are down 9.7% over the past year, and down 0.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48207?
A typical home in 48207 rents for about $1,471 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 48207?
The effective property tax rate in 48207 is 0.8% — roughly $1,198 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48207?
ZIP code 48207 has a population of 20,848 and a median household income of $47,831.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Pontiac, MI

    Typical home
    $151,967
    Gross yield
  • Harper Woods, MI

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

    Typical home
    $152,934
    Gross yield
    9.3%
  • Melvindale, MI

    Typical home
    $141,352
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Pontiac, MI

    Typical home
    $141,215
    Gross yield
  • Eastpointe, MI

    Typical home
    $154,597
    Gross yield
    10.9%

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