48502 ZIP Code — Flint, MI

Genesee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48502 is located in Flint, Michigan, within Genesee County. It covers approximately 0.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48502

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $51,406. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), smoking (31%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 48502 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,323

population

0.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flint	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48556 Flint (0.2 mi) 48555 Flint (0.2 mi) 48557 Flint (0.2 mi) 48550 Flint (0.2 mi) 48553 Flint (0.2 mi) 48554 Flint (0.2 mi) 48552 Flint (0.2 mi) 48551 Flint (0.2 mi) 48503 Flint (0.3 mi) 48529 Burton (3.1 mi) 48505 Flint (3.4 mi) 48507 Flint (4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,323
Population density	2,876 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	0.46 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.0149
Longitude	-83.6879
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,323

Population

2,876

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$51,406

Median household income

$15,294

Per capita income

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

128

15–19

199

20–24

201

25–34

188

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5	0.4%
18 and over	1,318	99.6%
65 and over	86	6.5%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.4%

Black or African American 32.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	814	60.4%
Black or African American	443	32.9%
Two or more races	26	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.9%
Asian	17	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.1%
Other race	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 23.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	23.6%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
Median income	$51,406

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	3.1%
Large apartment buildings	52.8%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	3.6
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	80.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	63.6%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	9.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	71.5%
2 vehicles	13.0%
3 or more	4.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.8%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
No fuel used	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	10	8.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	56	45.5%
Female householder, no spouse	48	39.0%
Households with children under 18	6	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	17.1%
Average household size	1.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.0%	80.3%
Married	11.9%	2.6%
Separated	6.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.1%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 0.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	1.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	403	98.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.7%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Retail trade 12.3%

Other services 2.2%

Construction 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.2%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	29.3%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 32.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.2%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.5%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	25.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	2.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.7%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	22.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	80.6%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,323	100.0%
Spanish	24	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,301	98.3%
Born in same state	1,296	98.0%
Born in different state	1,012	76.5%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	272	20.6%
Italian	94	7.1%
French	74	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.5%
Irish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	9.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48502

What city is ZIP code 48502 in?

ZIP code 48502 is primarily assigned to Flint, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48502 in?

ZIP code 48502 falls within Genesee County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48502?

33% of residents in ZIP code 48502 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48502?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 48502?

Health data for ZIP code 48502 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 48502?

ZIP code 48502 has an estimated population of 1,323 residents, with a density of 2,889 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48502 in?

ZIP code 48502 observes the EST timezone.