Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. For median gross rent, ZIP 48207 (Detroit area) comes in at $1,108 a month, against $1,132 a month across Wayne County.
That is the 30th lowest of 70 ZIP codes in Wayne County. For median rent as a share of renter income, ZIP 48207 (Detroit area) comes in at 30.7%, against 32.4% across Wayne County.
That is the 32nd lowest of 70 ZIP codes in Wayne County.
The rest of the numbers
For renters paying 30% or more of income, ZIP 48207 (Detroit area) comes in at 51.5%, against 54.3% across Wayne County and 50.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the 32nd lowest of 70 ZIP codes in Wayne County.
For households that moved in since 2021, ZIP 48207 (Detroit area) comes in at 8.4%, against 3.9% across Wayne County and 3.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd highest of 70 ZIP codes in Wayne County.
Next door
ZIP 48214 (Detroit area) nearby comes in at $842 a month for median gross rent. ZIP 48226 (Detroit area) nearby comes in at $1,743 a month for median gross rent.
ZIP 48201 (Detroit area) nearby comes in at $914 a month for median gross rent.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare ZIP codes in Wayne County with the same figure on file.
Final word
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Next door, compared
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ZIP 48214 (Detroit area) $842 a month
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ZIP 48226 (Detroit area) $1,743 a month
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ZIP 48201 (Detroit area) $914 a month
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ZIP 48211 (Detroit area) $1,044 a month
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ZIP 48213 (Detroit area) $913 a month
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Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.