48505

Flint, MI

Total Population

17,809

Median Household Income

$31,950

Median Home Value

$27,900

Median Rent

$744

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$31,950

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$27,900

100.1% above state median

Rent

$744

100% above state median

Median Age

36.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Flint, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 27.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 38.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$31,950

-57.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-17,934,661

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.46 people

Total Households

7,106

Family Households

14.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

31.6%

#2 Industry

Education

31.5%

#3 Industry

Finance

11.2%

Total Employed Residents:3,183

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

11.7%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.7%

83 workers

Public Transit

14.4%

695 workers

Total Commuting Workers:4,810

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (14.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

72.1%

5,114 employed

Labor Force

7,094

1,980 unemployed

Median Age

36.0 years

Per Capita Income

$17,281

Poverty Rate

38.4%