ZIP Code 48507
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Flint · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 30,607
- Median income
- $46,554
- Median home value
- $111,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.8%
- Land area
- 54.0 sq mi
567/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48507 in Flint, Michigan has a population of 30,607. The median household income is $46,554, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $111,300, 60% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48507 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.0 square miles in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 30,607 residents, producing a population density of 567 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 48507 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48507 sits at $46,554 (37% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,147. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $111,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $970 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48507 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48507 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 48507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48507.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
226 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 74
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 71
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 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 48507, 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
30,607
Population
54.0
Area (sq mi)
567
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48507?
36.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$46,554
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$26,147
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 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?
14,059
Total Housing Units
12,582
Occupied Units
1,477
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,300
Median Home Value
-49% vs state
$970
Median Rent
1963
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
145
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+45%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48507 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +45% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 101 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 117 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 128 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 132 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 145 |
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 1,043 business establishments in ZIP 48507, employing approximately 18,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $843,688,000.
1,043
Businesses
18,553
Employees
$843.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 226 | 21.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 159 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 47 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 3.3% |
| Information | 21 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 48507 vs 48551 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 48529 | Burton, MI | 10,271 | 2.8 mi |
| 48503 | Flint, MI | 25,168 | 3.5 mi |
| 48502 | Flint, MI | 1,164 | 3.6 mi |
| 48554 | Flint, MI | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| 48532 | Flint, MI | 19,375 | 5.0 mi |
| 48504 | Flint, MI | 30,926 | 6.6 mi |
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 5.7 mi |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | 25,710 | 7.4 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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