Flushing, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48433
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,497
- 184/sq mi High-density area
- $81,513
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flushing pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 184
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48433 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48433 (Flushing, MI) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.5 in 2023 to 161.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48433 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan, with 26,497 residents across 143.8 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48433 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,513 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,486. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,400 (4% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,028; 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48433 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48433
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flushing, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48433.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48433, Flushing, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,497
Population
143.8
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48433?
41.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$81,513
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$40,486
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48433 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Flushing, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,513 Top 28% higher than 72% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,652housing units
10,652
Total Housing Units
10,322
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,400
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,028
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48433 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 115 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 128 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 144 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 151 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 161 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 432 business establishments in ZIP 48433, employing approximately 4,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $184,219,000.
432
Businesses
4,253
Employees
$184.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 44 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48433 vs 48504 →
ZIP 48433 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48504
Flint (48504)
30,926 residents
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
26,497 residents
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
22,507 residents
- 48532
Flint (48532)
19,375 residents
- 48457 8,436
Montrose (48457)
8,436 residents
- 48449 3,147
Lennon (48449)
3,147 residents
- 48460 2,330
New Lothrop (48460)
2,330 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48433 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48433 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
$81,513 median income
- 48460
New Lothrop (48460)
$80,000 median income
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
$77,921 median income
- 48457
Montrose (48457)
$71,090 median income
- 48449
Lennon (48449)
$69,545 median income
- 48532
Flint (48532)
$61,998 median income
- 48504
Flint (48504)
$38,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48433 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48504 | Flint, MI | 30,926 | 6.0 mi |
| 48532 | Flint, MI | 19,375 | 5.8 mi |
| 48457 | Montrose, MI | 8,436 | 8.0 mi |
| 48449 | Lennon, MI | 3,147 | 6.9 mi |
| 48460 | New Lothrop, MI | 2,330 | 7.1 mi |
| 48554 | Flint, MI | 0 | 7.9 mi |
| 48473 | Swartz Creek, MI | 22,507 | 9.6 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 9.9 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48433, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,497 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48433 in?
ZIP code 48433 (Flushing) is located in Genesee County, Michigan. Genesee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/genesee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48433?
ZIP code 48433 in Flushing, MI has a population of 26,497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48433?
The median household income in ZIP 48433 is $81,513, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48433?
The median home value in ZIP 48433 is $211,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48433?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48433 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48433?
ZIP code 48433 has 432 business establishments employing approximately 4,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48433?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48433 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48433?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48433 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48433?
In ZIP code 48433, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48433?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48433 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48433?
In ZIP code 48433, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48433?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48433 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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