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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48224

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$82,764[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.8%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+9.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-70.9%
vs metro
-72.7%
vs state
-65.4%
ZIP 48224 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48224 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48224 is worth $82,764 — 72.7% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,313 a month — a 19.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,313[2]
Gross yield
19.0%[2]
Cap rate
11.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,299[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
39,668[3]
Median household income
$44,856[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
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Ronald Brown Academy

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

    874 students

  • East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney

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

    678 students

  • Denby High School

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

    512 students

  • Carleton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

    379 students

  • Wayne Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

    248 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 yield19.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)11.4%
Annual rent$15,757

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$418
Loan principal$66,211
Down payment$16,553
Total interest paid$84,448

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 ratio0.45
Monthly cost to own$596
Monthly rent$1,313

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
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48224?
The typical home in 48224 is worth $82,764, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48224?
Home values in 48224 are down 4.8% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48224?
A typical home in 48224 rents for about $1,313 a month, a gross rental yield of 19.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 48224?
The effective property tax rate in 48224 is 1.6% — roughly $1,299 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48224?
ZIP code 48224 has a population of 39,668 and a median household income of $44,856.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Ecorse, MI

    Typical home
    $82,076
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $81,159
    Gross yield
  • River Rouge, MI

    Typical home
    $86,558
    Gross yield
  • 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%

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#Articles featuring this ZIP

Explainers, guides, and lists that use 48224 as an example.

  • Explainer
    What Is Cap Rate? A Guide for Rental Investors

    Cap rate is the simplest yield metric in real estate. It is also the most-abused. This guide explains the math, the common traps, and how investors actually use it to compare properties.

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