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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48218

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$86,558[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.7%
5-year / yr
+8.7%
10-year / yr
+12.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-69.5%
vs metro
-71.4%
vs state
-63.8%
ZIP 48218 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48218 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48218 is worth $86,558 — 71.4% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.7%. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,994[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
7,011[3]
Median household income
$41,033[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • River Rouge High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · River Rouge School District of the City of

    961 students

  • River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · River Rouge School District of the City of

    838 students

  • Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · River Rouge School District of the City of

    618 students

  • River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · River Rouge School District of the City of

    353 students

  • CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · River Rouge School District of the City of

    290 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$438
Loan principal$69,247
Down payment$17,312
Total interest paid$88,320

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$676
Monthly rent

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
[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48218?
The typical home in 48218 is worth $86,558, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48218?
Home values in 48218 are up 5.7% over the past year, and up 8.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48218?
The effective property tax rate in 48218 is 2.3% — roughly $1,994 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48218?
ZIP code 48218 has a population of 7,011 and a median household income of $41,033.

#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
    $88,710
    Gross yield
    16.4%
  • Detroit, MI

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

    Typical home
    $89,818
    Gross yield
    13.4%
  • Detroit, MI

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

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

    Typical home
    $82,764
    Gross yield
    19.0%

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