Flint, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48532
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,375
- 489/sq mi High-density area
- $61,998
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flint pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 489
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48532 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 48532 (Flint, MI) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 131.4 in 2023 to 136.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48532 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 19,375 residents across 39.6 square miles, a density of 489 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48532 reports a modest median household income of $61,998 (15% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,390. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,200 (23% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,002; owner occupancy is 60.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48532 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 48532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,390
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48532 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Flint, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,998 34th percentile higher than 34% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,157housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48504
Flint (48504)
30,926 residents
- 48507
Flint (48507)
30,607 residents
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
26,497 residents
- 48505
Flint (48505)
25,710 residents
- 48503
Flint (48503)
25,168 residents
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
22,507 residents
- 48532
Flint (48532)
19,375 residents
- 48502 1,164
Flint (48502)
1,164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48532 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
$81,513 median income
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
$77,921 median income
- 48532
Flint (48532)
$61,998 median income
- 48502
Flint (48502)
$50,000 median income
- 48507
Flint (48507)
$46,554 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48504
Flint (48504)
$38,719 median income
- 48505
Flint (48505)
$33,283 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48532 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48532, 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 (19,375 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 48532 in?
ZIP code 48532 (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 48532?
ZIP code 48532 in Flint, MI has a population of 19,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48532?
The median household income in ZIP 48532 is $61,998, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48532?
The median home value in ZIP 48532 is $169,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48532 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48532?
ZIP code 48532 has 554 business establishments employing approximately 8,561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48532?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48532 are: Health care and social assistance (218), Retail trade (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48532?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48532 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 36%. 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 48532?
In ZIP code 48532, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 48532?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48532 is 23.5 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 48532?
In ZIP code 48532, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48532?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48532 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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