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Flint, Michigan · ZIP 48506

Flint — ZIP 48506

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Flint (48506) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Flint. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $89K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share50%
Property crime share50%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby7

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$89K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$89K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,644

Violent Crime

2,136

Property Crime

4,508

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Genesee County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Kate Dowdall Elementary SchoolKG–05405
32%
27%
Leota Fiedler Elementary School04–06431
27%
38%
Armstrong Middle School06–08656
23%
40%
Kearsley High School09–12836
22%
52%
Richfield Public School Academy03–08418
3%
10%
Potter SchoolPK–06221
3%
12%
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2PK–02216Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

24,538

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48506 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48506 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48506 is approximately $89K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48506 in Flint has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.