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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48438

Genesee County · Flint, MI

Typical home value

$371,439[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.0%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+30.8%
vs metro
+98.8%
vs state
+55.4%
ZIP 48438 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48438 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48438 is worth $371,439 — 98.8% above the Flint, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,685[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Genesee County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,591[3]
Median household income
$106,796[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Genesee County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+14[5]
Moved in
7,983
Moved out
7,969

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Goodrich High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Goodrich Area Schools

    670 students

  • Oaktree Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Goodrich Area Schools

    543 students

  • Goodrich Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Goodrich Area Schools

    443 students

  • Reid Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Goodrich Area Schools

    261 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,878
Loan principal$297,152
Down payment$74,288
Total interest paid$379,000

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,578
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
63rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48438?
The typical home in 48438 is worth $371,439, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48438?
Home values in 48438 are up 7.0% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48438?
The effective property tax rate in 48438 is 1.3% — roughly $4,685 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48438?
ZIP code 48438 has a population of 7,591 and a median household income of $106,796.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Linden, MI

    Typical home
    $344,005
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Grand Blanc, MI

    Typical home
    $293,623
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Gaines, MI

    Typical home
    $289,473
    Gross yield
  • Davison, MI

    Typical home
    $258,959
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Swartz Creek, MI

    Typical home
    $250,161
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Otisville, MI

    Typical home
    $244,111
    Gross yield

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