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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48216

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$193,844[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.3%
5-year / yr
-1.8%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-31.8%
vs metro
-36.0%
vs state
-18.9%
ZIP 48216 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48216 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48216 is worth $193,844 — 36.0% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,709 a month — a 10.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,709[2]
Gross yield
10.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,006[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
5,865[3]
Median household income
$44,335[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
1
Middle
0
High
2
  • Escuela Avancemos

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Escuela Avancemos

    422 students

  • Covenant High School Southwest

    High · Grades 9–12 · Covenant Schools Detroit

    194 students

  • Detroit Public Safety Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Detroit Public Safety Academy

    176 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 yield10.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.3%
Annual rent$20,503

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$980
Loan principal$155,075
Down payment$38,769
Total interest paid$197,790

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 ratio0.72
Monthly cost to own$1,226
Monthly rent$1,709

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
2nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
77th percentile[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48216?
The typical home in 48216 is worth $193,844, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48216?
Home values in 48216 are down 4.3% over the past year, and down 1.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48216?
A typical home in 48216 rents for about $1,709 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 48216?
The effective property tax rate in 48216 is 0.5% — roughly $1,006 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48216?
ZIP code 48216 has a population of 5,865 and a median household income of $44,335.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Southgate, MI

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

    Typical home
    $189,594
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Westland, MI

    Typical home
    $201,106
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Garden City, MI

    Typical home
    $203,132
    Gross yield
    10.3%
  • Mount Clemens, MI

    Typical home
    $178,471
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $178,276
    Gross yield
    9.6%

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