48503 ZIP Code — Flint, MI

Genesee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48503 is located in Flint, Michigan, within Genesee County. It covers approximately 8.46 square miles and serves a population of 22,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48503

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $36,477. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 48503 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,891

population

8.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48503 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48503

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48503. 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) 48550 Flint (0.2 mi) 48553 Flint (0.2 mi) 48554 Flint (0.2 mi) 48557 Flint (0.2 mi) 48552 Flint (0.2 mi) 48555 Flint (0.2 mi) 48551 Flint (0.2 mi) 48502 Flint (0.3 mi) 48529 Burton (2.8 mi) 48505 Flint (3.7 mi) 48507 Flint (3.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,891
Population density	2,706 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	8.46 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	43.0117
Longitude	-83.6848
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	68.4%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

22,891

Population

2,706

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$36,477

Median household income

$23,328

Per capita income

$66,200

Median home value

$820

Median monthly rent

49.3%

Home ownership

31.8%

Poverty rate

15.9%

Unemployment

6,646

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

686

Under 5

664

790

5–9

765

668

10–14

647

761

15–19

737

896

20–24

868

1,666

25–34

1,615

1,490

35–44

1,443

1,469

45–54

1,423

859

55–59

833

710

60–64

688

1,041

65–74

1,009

431

75–84

417

160

85+

155

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,065	22.1%
18 and over	17,826	77.9%
65 and over	3,213	14.0%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.2%

White 37%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,716	55.2%
White	8,520	37%
Two or more races	1,209	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	188	0.8%
Asian	181	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	165	0.7%
Other race	77	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$36,477

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.3%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,200
Median rent / month	$820
Owner occupied	49.3%
Renter occupied	50.7%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	9.7%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.3%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.1%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,097	21.5%
Cohabiting couple	905	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,800	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,950	40.5%
Households with children under 18	2,508	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,723	27.9%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.0%	43.8%
Married	25.6%	25.1%
Separated	4.5%	3.0%
Widowed	3.4%	7.9%
Divorced	13.5%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	293	5.6%
Kindergarten	308	5.9%
Elementary school	2,137	40.7%
High school	1,367	26.0%
College / grad school	1,149	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Professional & management 9.1%

Construction 4.6%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	29.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	4.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 31.8%

Under 18 years 39.4%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	964	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,541	94.1%
Spanish	311	1.4%
Other Indo-European	20	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	64	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,222	97.1%
Born in same state	22,122	96.6%
Born in different state	18,352	80.2%
Foreign born	100	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	669	2.9%
Not a US citizen	478	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,471	6.4%
Arab	1,332	5.8%
French	1,009	4.4%
German	264	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	169	0.7%
English	159	0.7%
Polish	57	0.2%
Dutch	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48503

What city is ZIP code 48503 in?

ZIP code 48503 is primarily assigned to Flint, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48503 in?

ZIP code 48503 falls within Genesee County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48503?

32% of residents in ZIP code 48503 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 48503?

Health data for ZIP code 48503 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48503?

The median home value in ZIP code 48503 is $66,200.

Does ZIP code 48503 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 48503 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 48503 in?

ZIP code 48503 observes the EST timezone.