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 High-density area
- $47,929
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.8%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48506 (Flint, MI) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.2 in 2023 to 159.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,964. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,900 (58% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $930; owner occupancy is 68.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48506 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 48506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48506.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48506?
38.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$47,929
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
11,289housing units
11,289
Total Housing Units
10,052
Occupied Units
1,237
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,900
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48423
Davison (48423)
32,708 residents
- 48504
Flint (48504)
30,926 residents
- 48506
Flint (48506)
30,019 residents
- 48505
Flint (48505)
25,710 residents
- 48503
Flint (48503)
25,168 residents
- 48458
Mount Morris (48458)
20,538 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48506 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48423
Davison (48423)
$65,079 median income
- 48519
Burton (48519)
$64,351 median income
- 48509
Burton (48509)
$64,160 median income
- 48502
Flint (48502)
$50,000 median income
- 48506
Flint (48506)
$47,929 median income
- 48458
Mount Morris (48458)
$46,797 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48529
Burton (48529)
$41,333 median income
- 48437
Genesee (48437)
$40,864 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48506, 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 (30,019 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 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.
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