PlainZIP

Flint, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48504

Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,926
772/sq mi
$38,719
Median income
$53,500
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flint pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
772
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, with 30,926 residents across 40.1 square miles, a density of 772 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48504 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,719 (47% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $21,658. Poverty here runs at 30.9%, with unemployment measured at 14.1%. On housing, the median home value is $53,500 (76% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48504 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 48504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48504.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 48504, 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

30,926

Population

40.1

Area (sq mi)

772

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48504?

34.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 24.8%
African American 67.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$38,719

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$21,658

Per Capita Income

30.9%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48504 ranks nationally

Flint, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,719 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,669

Total Housing Units

10,331

Occupied Units

2,338

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.9%
Renter 38.1%

$53,500

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1955

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

129

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+29%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48504 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +29% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 90
2021 +11.0% 100
2022 +10.3% 110
2023 +3.7% 114
2024 +12.8% 129

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 309 business establishments in ZIP 48504, employing approximately 4,717 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,578,000.

309

Businesses

4,717

Employees

$178.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 24.6%
Health care and social assistance 59 19.1%
Accommodation and food services 39 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 37 12.0%
Construction 17 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.5%
Wholesale trade 12 3.9%
Finance and insurance 11 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.6%
Manufacturing 8 2.6%
Educational services 8 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.3%
Information 4 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.0%

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 48504 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48504 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48504 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48505 Flint, MI 25,710 3.3 mi
48532 Flint, MI 19,375 3.7 mi
48502 Flint, MI 1,164 4.3 mi
48553 Flint, MI 0 5.7 mi
48503 Flint, MI 25,168 4.4 mi
48551 Flint, MI 0 5.5 mi
48554 Flint, MI 0 6.0 mi
48507 Flint, MI 30,607 6.6 mi
48458 Mount Morris, MI 20,538 5.6 mi
48433 Flushing, MI 26,497 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Genesee County

48439 standard
Grand Blanc, MI
Pop: 49,209
48430 standard
Fenton, MI
Pop: 36,738
48423 standard
Davison, MI
Pop: 32,708
48507 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,607
48506 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,019
48433 standard
Flushing, MI
Pop: 26,497

Related Areas

Genesee County Flint, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48504 in? ▼
ZIP code 48504 (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 48504? ▼
ZIP code 48504 in Flint, MI has a population of 30,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48504 is $38,719, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48504 is $53,500, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48504 is African American at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48504? ▼
ZIP code 48504 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 4,717 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48504 are: Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (59), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48504 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 29%. 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 48504? ▼
In ZIP code 48504, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 48504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48504 is 20.8 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 48504? ▼
In ZIP code 48504, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48504 is 30.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.