PlainZIP

Flint, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48507

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

30,607
567/sq mi
$46,554
Median income
$111,300
Median home value
13.8%
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, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
567
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48507 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, with 30,607 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 567 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48507 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $111,300 (49% below the state average), median rent at $970 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 48507 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 48507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48507.

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 48507, 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

30,607

Population

54.0

Area (sq mi)

567

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48507?

36.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 28.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

How ZIP 48507 ranks nationally

Flint, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,554 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$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 48507 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 48507 ranks #2 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 48507 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 48507 ranks #4 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
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

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
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 48507 in? ▼
ZIP code 48507 (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 48507? ▼
ZIP code 48507 in Flint, MI has a population of 30,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48507? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48507 is $46,554, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48507? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48507 is $111,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48507? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48507 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48507? ▼
ZIP code 48507 has 1,043 business establishments employing approximately 18,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48507? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48507 are: Retail trade (226), Health care and social assistance (159), Accommodation and food services (126). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48507? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48507 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 45%. 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 48507? ▼
In ZIP code 48507, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 48507? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48507 is 21.6 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 48507? ▼
In ZIP code 48507, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48507? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48507 is 21.6% 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.