ZIP Code 48532
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Flint · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 19,375
- Median income
- $61,998
- Median home value
- $169,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 39.6 sq mi
489/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Detroit
ZIP code 48532 in Flint, Michigan has a population of 19,375. The median household income is $61,998, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $169,200, 39% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.6 square miles in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 19,375 residents, producing a population density of 489 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 48532 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48532 sits at $61,998 (15% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,390. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $169,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,002 per month, and 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48532 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 48532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48532.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
218 establishments
- Retail trade 61
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 49
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 46
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 43
Accommodation and food services
43 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 48532, 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
19,375
Population
39.6
Area (sq mi)
489
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48532?
40.7
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
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?
$61,998
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$34,390
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 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?
9,157
Total Housing Units
8,019
Occupied Units
1,138
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,200
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$1,002
Median Rent
1970
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
136
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+36%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48532 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +36% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 99 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 116 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 133 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 131 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 136 |
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 554 business establishments in ZIP 48532, employing approximately 8,561 people with a combined annual payroll of $436,752,000.
554
Businesses
8,561
Employees
$436.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 218 | 39.4% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 17 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
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 48532 vs 48554 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48554 | Flint, MI | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| 48504 | Flint, MI | 30,926 | 3.7 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| 48503 | Flint, MI | 25,168 | 5.2 mi |
| 48502 | Flint, MI | 1,164 | 5.2 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| 48473 | Swartz Creek, MI | 22,507 | 5.3 mi |
| 48507 | Flint, MI | 30,607 | 5.0 mi |
| 48433 | Flushing, MI | 26,497 | 5.8 mi |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | 25,710 | 6.6 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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