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ZIP 48504

Part of Flint, MI
Pop. 24,218·Genesee County·156th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,020/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$931
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48504 · $1,020
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,240
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,010/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$12,240/yr
At $1,020/mo median
Location
CityFlint
StateMI
CountyGenesee County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48504 (Flint, MI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,218
Median income
$38,719
Median age
34.8
Renters
38.1%
Age distribution
26.1%
24.2%
21%
13.9%
14.8%
Under 1826.1%
18–3424.2%
35–5421%
55–6413.9%
65+14.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
24.8%
67.8%
White24.8%
Black67.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
33.2%
42.2%
12.6%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college42.2%
Bachelor's+12.6%
Housing tenure
61.9%
38.1%
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48504 in Flint, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,811 → $38,719
up 5.2%
Population
24,738 → 24,218
down 2.1%
Renter share
37.9% → 38.1%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
12.5% → 12.6%
+0.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $38,719 today, compared with $36,811 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 24,738 to 24,218 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 48504 covers Flint, MI. The median rent here is $1,020/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($38,719/yr), ZIP 48504 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48504?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48504 (Flint, MI) is $1,020. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48504 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48504's median rent of $1,020/mo is $931 (48%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 48504 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48504 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #156 out of 163 ZIPs at $1,020/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48504?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,020/mo in ZIP 48504. The local median household income is $38,719/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48504?

Rent in ZIP 48504 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 48504 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48504 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,020/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($38,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48504 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 48504 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.1% of ZIP 48504 households are renters, while 61.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48504 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48504 compare to the rest of Flint?

ZIP 48504 is pricier than Flint as a whole. At $1,020/mo, it's $46 above the Flint citywide median of $974/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48504 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48504 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,020/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 48504's median household income ($38,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48504 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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