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Flint, MI
City in Genesee County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48502, 48503, 48504, 48505, 48506, 48507.
Population
80,175
Land area
33.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,398
ZIP codes
6
Flint and its ZIP codes
Flint at a glance
- Flint is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $37,646 a year, 48% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $53,500 (77% below Michigan) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Flint, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools29
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices5
- Parks41
- Grocery Stores41
- Restaurants192
- Affordable Housing16
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places20
Housing and community stats
Flint, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,646
Poverty rate
34.1%
Median home value
$53,500
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,209), Irish Americans (4,319), Mexican Americans (2,236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Flint.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,658
134,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $6,791 per person
PPP loans
$235M
2,893 loans, 26,185 jobs reported
How people get to work
Flint, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flint, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Flint, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.5%
U.S. 33.3% +17.2 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
25.3%
U.S. 12.8% +12.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Flint
6 in or overlapping Flint. Population shown
Cities near Flint
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurtonCity | 4 mi | 23.4 |
| BeecherCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Grand BlancCity | 6.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount MorrisCity | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 8.3 mi | 4.2 |
| FlushingCity | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
| DavisonCity | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| Lake FentonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| ClioCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| GoodrichVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| LennonVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| OtisvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| LindenCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| FentonCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| GainesVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HollyVillage | 15 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flint, MI in?
- Flint is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Flint, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Flint include 48502, 48503, 48504, 48505, 48506, 48507.
- What is the population of Flint, MI?
- About 80,175 people live in Flint, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flint?
- Nearby places include Burton (4 mi), Beecher (5.4 mi), Grand Blanc (6.7 mi), Mount Morris (7.1 mi), Swartz Creek (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023