What city is ZIP code 48505?

ZIP code 48505 is in Flint, MI (Genesee County).

What county is ZIP code 48505 in?

ZIP code 48505 is mostly in Genesee County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 48505?

About 18,032 people live in the 48505 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 48505

Flint, MI, Genesee County

Population

18,032

Land area

12.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,446

City

Flint

ZIP 48505 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 48505 at a glance

ZIP 48505 (Flint) is about 8.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $33,283, 54% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $31,700 (86% below Michigan) and median rent is $797 a month.

Local data for ZIP 48505

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 48505, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$33,283

Poverty rate

39.4%

Median home value

$31,700

Median rent

$797/mo

Homeownership

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

10.8%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

25.3 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

167

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,833

$79.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$27.1M

746 loans

Campaign donations

$3,470

9% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 48505, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

32.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 48505, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

54.6%

U.S. 33.3% +21.3 pts

Diabetes

23.8%

U.S. 12.1% +11.7 pts

Smoking

26.4%

U.S. 12.8% +13.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 48505?: ZIP code 48505 is in Flint, MI (Genesee County).
What county is ZIP code 48505 in?: ZIP code 48505 is mostly in Genesee County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 48505?: About 18,032 people live in the 48505 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.