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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan?

$888/month 5.8%vs 2023 ($839)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan (ZIP 48809) is $888/month (±$280), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $210,400 (±$14,744), and the median household income is $71,071/year. The unemployment rate in Ionia County, Michigan was 3.8% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 48809

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$888
Median Home Value$210,400
Median Household Income$71,071
Total Housing Units4,172
Renter-Occupied Units956
Renter-Occupied Share23%
Households Paying 50%+ Income220 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.8%

How does ZIP 48809 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Michigan.

Higher rent than 36% of ZIP codes in Michigan · 550th of 852

Cheapest: ZCTA5 48157($395)
Priciest: ZCTA5 48085($2,620)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 48085$2,620
2ZCTA5 48374$2,548
3ZCTA5 48070$2,493
… 546 more …
550ZCTA5 48809(you are here)$888
… 299 more …
850ZCTA5 48157$395
851ZCTA5 49060$347
852ZCTA5 49820$342

Geography

ZIP 48809 is in Ionia County, Michigan.

It covers part of Belding city, Michigan.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan (ZIP 48809) is $888/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan?

The median home value in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan (ZIP 48809) is $210,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 48809 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 48809, Michigan, 220 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan?

The median household income in ZCTA5 48809, Michigan is $71,071/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $888 has a margin of error of ±$280. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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