48506 ZIP Code
Flint, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48506 |
| City/Town: | Flint |
| County: | Genesee |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,837 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,630 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,637 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,051 |
| Median Home Value: | $79,400 |
| Land Area: | 18.5 sq miles
47.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0675, -83.6244 |
Population Information (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,837 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,280 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,557 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,439 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,540 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,932 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,626 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,305 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,480 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,986 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,626 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,773 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,688 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,199 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 841 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 402 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $79,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $849 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,051 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,817 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,234 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,894 | 70.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,923 | 29.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,995 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 649 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,984 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,460 | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,829 | 28.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,569 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,147 | 6.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 357 | 2.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,630 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,271 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,093 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,637 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,912 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,730 | 89.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,178 | 10.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,579 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,388 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 667 | 6.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 675 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,943 | 80.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,475 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 112 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 63 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 645 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,592 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 965 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,716 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,382 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 76 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 910 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 845 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,012 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,125 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,556 | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,930 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 913 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,008 | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 313 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 205 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,357 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,278 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 77 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 169 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 172 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 407 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 777 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,578 | 16.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 204 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,151 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 562 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 127 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 439 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,046 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,809 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,077 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 677 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 192 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,366 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,164 | 44.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,492 | 62.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,403 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,763 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,282 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,419 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,198 | 12.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 333 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,206 | 32.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,325 | 84.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 214 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 189 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 72 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 112 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 38 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 284 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 812 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 37 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 385 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 889 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 479 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,184 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,835 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,004 | 27.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,186 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,010 | 18.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 44 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 703 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,369 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,454 | 49.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,180 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 301 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,564 | 87.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 130 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 967 | 9.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 92 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,043 | 10.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,212 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,967 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,595 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,544 | 36.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,658 | 24.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,427 | 20.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 716 | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 362 | 5.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 132 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 39 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,084 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $486 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $849 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,817 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,566 | 36.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,241 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,323 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,001 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,111 | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,759 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,901 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,082 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,735 | 37.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 341 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,564 | 15.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,490 | 35.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,094 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 561 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 275 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,869 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,533 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 856 | 14.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,765 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,326 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,769 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,906 | 23.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 639 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,784 | 64.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,483 | 25.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,542 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,055 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,698 | 88.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 341 | 11.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 39 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,298 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 111 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 539 | 485.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 539 | 485.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 539 | 485.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 76 | 68.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 18.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 351 | 316.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 22.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,398 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,494 | 96.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 904 | 3.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 600 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 108 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 58 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 138 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,817 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,965 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
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