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ZIP 48503

Part of Flint, MI
Pop. 22,347·Genesee County·165th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$893/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$1,072
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48503 · $893
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,200
4 BR+
$1,410
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,716/yr
At $893/mo median
Location
CityFlint
StateMI
CountyGenesee County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.0% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48503 (Flint, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,347
Median income
$44,411
Median age
38.3
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
23.3%
23.4%
26%
12.8%
14.5%
Under 1823.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5426%
55–6412.8%
65+14.5%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.4%
53.8%
White38.4%
Black53.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian1.1%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
14.2%
32.2%
32.4%
21.2%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48503 in Flint, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,179 → $44,411
up 33.9%
Population
22,717 → 22,347
down 1.6%
Renter share
48.6% → 49.3%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 21.2%
+2.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $44,411 today, compared with $33,179 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 22,717 residents to roughly 22,347. College-educated residents now make up 21.2% of adults here, versus 18.4% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 48503

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48503 covers Flint, MI. The median rent here is $893/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($44,411/yr), ZIP 48503 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48503?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48503 (Flint, MI) is $893. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48503 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48503's median rent of $893/mo is $1,072 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48503 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48503 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #165 out of 165 ZIPs at $893/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48503?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $893/mo in ZIP 48503. The local median household income is $44,411/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48503?

Rent in ZIP 48503 has decreased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48503 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48503 is considered very affordable for renters. At $893/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($44,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48503 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48503 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 48503 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48503 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48503 compare to the rest of Flint?

ZIP 48503 is more affordable than Flint overall. At $893/mo, it's $76 below the Flint citywide median of $969/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48503 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48503 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $893/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 48503's median household income ($44,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48503 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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