How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48439?

The typical home in 48439 is worth $293,623, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 48439?

Home values in 48439 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 48439?

A typical home in 48439 rents for about $1,198 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.

What is the property tax rate in 48439?

The effective property tax rate in 48439 is 1.4% — roughly $4,250 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 48439 has a population of 51,900 and a median household income of $88,490.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48439

Genesee County · Flint, MI

Typical home value

$293,623^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +5.3%
5-year / yr: +5.3%
10-year / yr: +6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +3.4%
vs metro: +57.1%
vs state: +22.8%

Price history

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

The typical home in 48439 is worth $293,623 — 57.1% above the Flint, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,198 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,198^[2]
Gross yield: 4.9%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.9%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $4,250^[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: 51,900^[3]
Median household income: $88,490^[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: 15
Elementary: 10
Middle: 2
High: 1

Grand Blanc Community High School
High · Grades 8–12 · Grand Blanc Community Schools
2,470 students
Grand Blanc Middle School East
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grand Blanc Community Schools
881 students
Grand Blanc Middle School West
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Grand Blanc Community Schools
798 students
Myers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Grand Blanc Community Schools
451 students
Brendel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Grand Blanc Community Schools
417 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.9%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%

Annual rent$14,371

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,485

Loan principal$234,899

Down payment$58,725

Total interest paid$299,600

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.74

Monthly cost to own$2,084

Monthly rent$1,198

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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: 35th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 11th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 74th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

7th for most populous in MIView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48439?: The typical home in 48439 is worth $293,623, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48439?: Home values in 48439 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48439?: A typical home in 48439 rents for about $1,198 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 48439?: The effective property tax rate in 48439 is 1.4% — roughly $4,250 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48439?: ZIP code 48439 has a population of 51,900 and a median household income of $88,490.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

48436 vs 48439 →
Gaines, MI
Typical home
$289,473
Gross yield
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Davison, MI
Typical home
$258,959
Gross yield
4.8%
48473
Swartz Creek, MI
Typical home
$250,161
Gross yield
6.2%
48463
Otisville, MI
Typical home
$244,111
Gross yield
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48451
Linden, MI
Typical home
$344,005
Gross yield
9.1%
48433
Flushing, MI
Typical home
$240,081
Gross yield
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