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 High-density area
- $38,719
- Median income Below-median income area
- $53,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 1st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48504 (Flint, MI) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 114.2 in 2023 to 128.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,658. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $53,500 (76% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $920; owner occupancy is 61.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48504 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 48504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48504.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Construction 17
Construction
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48504?
34.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
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?
$38,719
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
12,669housing units
12,669
Total Housing Units
10,331
Occupied Units
2,338
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$53,500
Median Home Value
-76% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48504
Flint (48504)
30,926 residents
- 48507
Flint (48507)
30,607 residents
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
26,497 residents
- 48505
Flint (48505)
25,710 residents
- 48503
Flint (48503)
25,168 residents
- 48458
Mount Morris (48458)
20,538 residents
- 48532
Flint (48532)
19,375 residents
- 48502 1,164
Flint (48502)
1,164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48504 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48504 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
- 48532
Flint (48532)
$61,998 median income
- 48502
Flint (48502)
$50,000 median income
- 48458
Mount Morris (48458)
$46,797 median income
- 48507
Flint (48507)
$46,554 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48504
Flint (48504)
$38,719 median income
- 48505
Flint (48505)
$33,283 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48504, 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 (30,926 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 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.
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