ZIP Code 48503
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Flint · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 25,168
- Median income
- $44,411
- Median home value
- $83,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.2%
- Land area
- 21.3 sq mi
1,184/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 70% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48503 in Flint, Michigan has a population of 25,168. The median household income is $44,411, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $83,800, 70% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.3 square miles in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 25,168 residents, producing a population density of 1,184 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48503 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48503 sits at $44,411 (39% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,889. The poverty rate stands at 33.4% and the unemployment rate at 13.1%. On housing, the median home value is $83,800 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $907 per month, and 50.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48503.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade 24
Wholesale trade
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48503, Flint, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,168
Population
21.3
Area (sq mi)
1,184
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48503?
38.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
4.7%
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?
$44,411
Median Household Income
-39% vs state
$24,889
Per Capita Income
33.4%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,589
Total Housing Units
9,535
Occupied Units
2,054
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,800
Median Home Value
-62% vs state
$907
Median Rent
1953
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
+15.7%
YoY Change (2024)
133
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+33%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48503 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +33% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 78 |
| 2021 | +21.2% | 94 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 109 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 115 |
| 2024 | +15.7% | 133 |
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 359 business establishments in ZIP 48503, employing approximately 11,414 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,769,000.
359
Businesses
11,414
Employees
$576.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 2.5% |
| Information | 9 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 48503 vs 48502 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48502 | Flint, MI | 1,164 | 0.1 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | 25,710 | 4.0 mi |
| 48529 | Burton, MI | 10,271 | 3.0 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 48507 | Flint, MI | 30,607 | 3.5 mi |
| 48509 | Burton, MI | 9,470 | 4.3 mi |
| 48532 | Flint, MI | 19,375 | 5.2 mi |
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 4.5 mi |
| 48504 | Flint, MI | 30,926 | 4.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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