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Flint, MI — ZIP 48507

Population: 28,723 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 48507 (Flint, MI) is $110,083 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,034/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,083

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$110,083
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+152.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$110,083
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$112,000
Median price per sqft
$88
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
121
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,034/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$792/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$939/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,391/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,613/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Madison Academy, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, Flint School District of the City of
Schools include
Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School, The Learning Community, CarmanAinsworth Middle School, Freeman School, Neithercut Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
86
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rose Township Dump (17.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.0 in
Annual snowfall
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,283
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,591

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-612 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
66.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,779
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,565
Average weekly wage
$1,090
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
444

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 48507State medianUS median
Typical home value$110,083$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$125,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,034/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,779$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 48507?
$110,083.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48507?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48507?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48507?
Typical rent: $1,034/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48507?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 48507 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 48507. 86 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48507?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48507?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48507?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48507?
11 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 48507 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 48507?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48507?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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