PlainZIP

Flint, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48506

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

30,019
613/sq mi
$47,929
Median income
$91,900
Median home value
9.8%
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.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
613
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48506 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, with 30,019 residents across 49.0 square miles, a density of 613 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48506 reports a modest median household income of $47,929 (35% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,964. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.0%. The typical home here is valued at $91,900 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $930 monthly, and 68.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 48506 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Genesee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48506.

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 48506, 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

30,019

Population

49.0

Area (sq mi)

613

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48506?

38.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 10.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$47,929

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$25,964

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48506 ranks nationally

Flint, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,929 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,289

Total Housing Units

10,052

Occupied Units

1,237

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$91,900

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$930

Median Rent

1958

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

159

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+59%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48506 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 107
2021 +16.3% 125
2022 +15.8% 145
2023 +5.2% 152
2024 +4.5% 159

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 282 business establishments in ZIP 48506, employing approximately 4,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,689,000.

282

Businesses

4,456

Employees

$239.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 63 22.3%
Other services (except public administration) 37 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 33 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 32 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 6.7%
Construction 15 5.3%
Wholesale trade 15 5.3%
Manufacturing 11 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.2%
Finance and insurance 7 2.5%
Information 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 48506 vs 48437 →

ZIP 48506 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 48506 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48506 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 48506 ranks #5 of 9 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
48437 Genesee, MI 581 3.1 mi
48509 Burton, MI 9,470 3.0 mi
48505 Flint, MI 25,710 3.3 mi
48519 Burton, MI 7,465 5.6 mi
48458 Mount Morris, MI 20,538 4.8 mi
48502 Flint, MI 1,164 5.0 mi
48503 Flint, MI 25,168 5.1 mi
48529 Burton, MI 10,271 6.9 mi
48423 Davison, MI 32,708 5.8 mi
48504 Flint, MI 30,926 6.5 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
48504 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,926
48507 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,607
48433 standard
Flushing, MI
Pop: 26,497

Related Areas

Genesee County Flint, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48506 in? ▼
ZIP code 48506 (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 48506? ▼
ZIP code 48506 in Flint, MI has a population of 30,019 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48506? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48506 is $47,929, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48506? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48506 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48506? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48506 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48506? ▼
ZIP code 48506 has 282 business establishments employing approximately 4,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48506? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48506 are: Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (37), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48506? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48506 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 48506? ▼
In ZIP code 48506, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 48506? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48506 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48506? ▼
In ZIP code 48506, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48506? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48506 is 27.2% 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.