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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48236

Wayne County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$402,167[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.6%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+41.6%
vs metro
+32.9%
vs state
+68.2%
ZIP 48236 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48236 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48236 is worth $402,167 — 32.9% above the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,150 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,150[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,889[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
31,435[3]
Median household income
$128,242[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
2
High
2
  • Grosse Pointe South High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Grosse Pointe Public Schools

    1,164 students

  • Grosse Pointe North High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Grosse Pointe Public Schools

    1,007 students

  • Parcells Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Grosse Pointe Public Schools

    669 students

  • Brownell Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Grosse Pointe Public Schools

    586 students

  • John Monteith Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Grosse Pointe Public Schools

    455 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$25,800

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$2,034
Loan principal$321,734
Down payment$80,433
Total interest paid$410,354

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 ratio1.37
Monthly cost to own$2,942
Monthly rent$2,150

Renting 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
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48236?
The typical home in 48236 is worth $402,167, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48236?
Home values in 48236 are up 4.6% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48236?
A typical home in 48236 rents for about $2,150 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 48236?
The effective property tax rate in 48236 is 1.7% — roughly $6,889 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48236?
ZIP code 48236 has a population of 31,435 and a median household income of $128,242.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • MI

    Typical home
    $402,635
    Gross yield
  • Auburn Hills, MI

    Typical home
    $403,116
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $403,277
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Ortonville, MI

    Typical home
    $400,632
    Gross yield
  • Pinckney, MI

    Typical home
    $399,059
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $397,586
    Gross yield

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