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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48219

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$90,152[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+11.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-68.3%
vs metro
-70.2%
vs state
-62.3%
ZIP 48219 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48219 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48219 is worth $90,152 — 70.2% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,217 a month — a 16.2% 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
$1,217[2]
Gross yield
16.2%[2]
Cap rate
9.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,371[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
47,208[3]
Median household income
$43,655[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
  • Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Detroit Service Learning Academy

    919 students

  • Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

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

    633 students

  • Henry Ford High School

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

    605 students

  • Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

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

    569 students

  • Communication and Media Arts High School

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

    303 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 yield16.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)9.7%
Annual rent$14,608

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$456
Loan principal$72,121
Down payment$18,030
Total interest paid$91,987

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 ratio0.53
Monthly cost to own$645
Monthly rent$1,217

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
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
90th percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48219?
The typical home in 48219 is worth $90,152, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48219?
Home values in 48219 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48219?
A typical home in 48219 rents for about $1,217 a month, a gross rental yield of 16.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 48219?
The effective property tax rate in 48219 is 1.5% — roughly $1,371 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48219?
ZIP code 48219 has a population of 47,208 and a median household income of $43,655.

#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
    $89,916
    Gross yield
    17.0%
  • Detroit, MI

    Typical home
    $89,818
    Gross yield
    13.4%
  • 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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