Flint, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48502
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,164
- 1,138/sq mi High-density area
- $50,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flint pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1,138
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48502 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48502 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, home to just 1,164 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 1,138 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48502 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (32% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $12,050. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48502 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 48502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48502.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 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 48502, Flint, 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
1,164
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
1,138
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48502?
30.6
Median Age
67.8%
Male
32.2%
Female
4.6%
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?
$50,000
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$12,050
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 48502 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Flint, 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)
$50,000 12th percentile higher than 12% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
307housing units
307
Total Housing Units
210
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
1.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,003
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 237 business establishments in ZIP 48502, employing approximately 3,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,340,000.
237
Businesses
3,937
Employees
$237.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 26.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Information | 5 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 48502 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
- 48507
Flint (48507)
30,607 residents
- 48505
Flint (48505)
25,710 residents
- 48503
Flint (48503)
25,168 residents
- 48532
Flint (48532)
19,375 residents
- 48529 10,271
Burton (48529)
10,271 residents
- 48509 9,470
Burton (48509)
9,470 residents
- 48519 7,465
Burton (48519)
7,465 residents
- 48502 1,164
Flint (48502)
1,164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48502 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48519
Burton (48519)
$64,351 median income
- 48509
Burton (48509)
$64,160 median income
- 48532
Flint (48532)
$61,998 median income
- 48502
Flint (48502)
$50,000 median income
- 48507
Flint (48507)
$46,554 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48529
Burton (48529)
$41,333 median income
- 48504
Flint (48504)
$38,719 median income
- 48505
Flint (48505)
$33,283 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48502 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48503 | Flint, MI | 25,168 | 0.1 mi |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | 25,710 | 3.9 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| 48529 | Burton, MI | 10,271 | 3.2 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 3.0 mi |
| 48507 | Flint, MI | 30,607 | 3.6 mi |
| 48509 | Burton, MI | 9,470 | 4.3 mi |
| 48532 | Flint, MI | 19,375 | 5.2 mi |
| 48504 | Flint, MI | 30,926 | 4.3 mi |
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48502, 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 (1,164 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 48502 in?
ZIP code 48502 (Flint) 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 48502?
ZIP code 48502 in Flint, MI has a population of 1,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48502?
The median household income in ZIP 48502 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48502 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48502?
ZIP code 48502 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 3,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48502 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Health care and social assistance (32), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48502?
In ZIP code 48502, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48502 is 40.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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