What to know about ZIP 48804
ZIP code 48804 covers ZIP 48804 with a population of about 3,039.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the FLINT - SAGINAW - BAY CITY media market.
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ZIP Code 48804 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,039
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,193
-39% vs US avg
Home value
$147,600
-58% vs US avg
Median rent
$599
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 48804
Income and economy in ZIP 48804
Median household income in ZIP 48804 is about $46,193 — about 39% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.4%; unemployment rate near 10.7%; 29.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Food services; about 5.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 48804
Median home value is about $147,600 — about 58% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $599 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 58.2% (about 7.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 48804, a household would need roughly $41,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $948. That sits below the local median household income ($46,193), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.