Most affordable ZIP codes in Michigan
Top 25 most affordable ZIP codes in Michigan by median home value. #1 is 48505 (Flint) at about $28,300. Compare housing affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home values in Michigan among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Statewide, the average median home value across ZIP codes is about $204,125. The codes below sit toward the more affordable end of that distribution.
Most affordable on this board: 48505 (Flint) at about $28,300; 48607 (Saginaw) at about $44,500; 48217 (Detroit) at about $45,100.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Michigan state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Home value | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48505 | Flint | Genesee County | $28,300 | 18,108 | $31,477 | $28,300 |
| 2 | 48607 | Saginaw | Saginaw County | $44,500 | 1,523 | $39,211 | $44,500 |
| 3 | 48217 | Detroit | Wayne County | $45,100 | 6,437 | $46,671 | $45,100 |
| 4 | 48504 | Flint | Genesee County | $48,500 | 23,873 | $36,740 | $48,500 |
| 5 | 48213 | Detroit | Wayne County | $52,100 | 19,869 | $33,755 | $52,100 |
| 6 | 48204 | Detroit | Wayne County | $53,600 | 19,723 | $32,875 | $53,600 |
| 7 | 48601 | Saginaw | Saginaw County | $54,900 | 32,069 | $37,830 | $54,900 |
| 8 | 48228 | Detroit | Wayne County | $55,100 | 52,719 | $31,485 | $55,100 |
| 9 | 48205 | Detroit | Wayne County | $55,700 | 32,466 | $40,612 | $55,700 |
| 10 | 48218 | River Rouge | Wayne County | $56,100 | 7,096 | $32,683 | $56,100 |
| 11 | 48234 | Detroit | Wayne County | $57,100 | 32,406 | $36,473 | $57,100 |
| 12 | 48238 | Detroit | Wayne County | $58,700 | 24,569 | $30,286 | $58,700 |
| 13 | 48229 | Ecorse | Wayne County | $59,300 | 9,166 | $45,148 | $59,300 |
| 14 | 48210 | Detroit | Wayne County | $60,100 | 26,925 | $38,900 | $60,100 |
| 15 | 48211 | Detroit | Wayne County | $66,900 | 5,556 | $33,347 | $66,900 |
| 16 | 48724 | — | Saginaw County | $68,100 | 1,226 | $31,787 | $68,100 |
| 17 | 48602 | Saginaw | Saginaw County | $70,200 | 27,490 | $46,068 | $70,200 |
| 18 | 48227 | Detroit | Wayne County | $70,900 | 39,474 | $36,221 | $70,900 |
| 19 | 48529 | Burton | Genesee County | $74,000 | 8,959 | $38,021 | $74,000 |
| 20 | 48503 | Flint | Genesee County | $75,400 | 22,809 | $40,155 | $75,400 |
| 21 | 48141 | Inkster | Wayne County | $75,700 | 25,602 | $39,632 | $75,700 |
| 22 | 48203 | Detroit | Wayne County | $76,100 | 20,472 | $35,108 | $76,100 |
| 23 | 48224 | Detroit | Wayne County | $77,900 | 38,771 | $42,963 | $77,900 |
| 24 | 49968 | Wakefield | Gogebic County | $79,000 | 2,305 | $51,607 | $79,000 |
| 25 | 48235 | Detroit | Wayne County | $79,400 | 46,960 | $41,011 | $79,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most affordable ZIP codes in Michigan?
By median home value, 48505 (Flint) is near the top of the affordable list at about $28,300. Compare the ranked table below for more options.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Michigan?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median home values and a population floor from low to high home value.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Michigan?
Visit the Michigan state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.