HousingHandbookReference data

U.S. ZIP Code · MI48503

Genesee County · Flint, MI

Typical home value

$69,567[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+10.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-75.5%
vs metro
-62.8%
vs state
-70.9%
ZIP 48503 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48503 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48503 is worth $69,567 — 62.8% below the Flint, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $991 a month — a 17.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$991[2]
Gross yield
17.1%[2]
Cap rate
10.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,102[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
22,347[3]
Median household income
$44,411[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
12
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
4
  • International Academy of Flint K12

    Other · Grades K–12 · International Academy of Flint

    859 students

  • Flint Cultural Center Academy

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Flint Cultural Center Academy

    624 students

  • Mott Middle College High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

    338 students

  • DoyleRyder School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Flint School District of the City of

    245 students

  • Eisenhower School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Flint School District of the City of

    196 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 yield17.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)10.3%
Annual rent$11,896

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$352
Loan principal$55,654
Down payment$13,913
Total interest paid$70,983

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 ratio0.51
Monthly cost to own$501
Monthly rent$991

Owning 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
15th percentile[1]
Rental yield
89th percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48503?
The typical home in 48503 is worth $69,567, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48503?
Home values in 48503 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48503?
A typical home in 48503 rents for about $991 a month, a gross rental yield of 17.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 48503?
The effective property tax rate in 48503 is 1.6% — roughly $1,102 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48503?
ZIP code 48503 has a population of 22,347 and a median household income of $44,411.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Flint, MI

    Typical home
    $85,491
    Gross yield
    13.2%
  • Flint, MI

    Typical home
    $48,324
    Gross yield
    26.0%
  • Burton, MI

    Typical home
    $92,980
    Gross yield
    11.3%
  • Flint, MI

    Typical home
    $34,277
    Gross yield
  • Flint, MI

    Typical home
    $106,862
    Gross yield
    10.9%
  • Beecher CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $115,468
    Gross yield

Want similar ZIPs from outside this metro? Browse nationally similar ZIPs →

Compare ZIPs

Pit ZIP 48503 against any other ZIP — full side-by-side table.

Compare 48503

#Jump to section