PlainZIP

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
$61,998
Median income
$169,200
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flint pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,390. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 10.7% unemployment. 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.

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. To put 48532 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 48532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flint, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48532.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48532?

40.7

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.3%
African American 39.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

How ZIP 48532 ranks nationally

Flint, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,998 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$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 48532 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 48532 ranks #7 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 48532 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 48532 ranks #3 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
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

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
48507 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,607
48506 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,019

Related Areas

Genesee County Flint, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.