Town guide

Flint City, Michigan

Flint City is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, home to about 80,175 people across 33 square miles. Its ZIP codes are 48502, 48503, 48504, 48505, 48506 and 48507, and parts of 48532 are in Flint City too.

Homes sold for a median of $57 per square foot across 6 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and 2 of 6 were seller’s markets.

Population80,1752,398 per sq mi
Median home value$53,500Census, as estimated by owners
Price per sq ft$57Sold homes, 3 months to August 2026
Sold over asking30%Median of 6 ZIP codes

ZIP codes in Flint City

7 ZIP codes, 1 shared with neighboring towns

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Around Flint City

Distances

Nearest major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)59 miles away
Closer regional airportBishop International Airport (FNT)5 miles away
Nearest city of 250,000+Detroit, MI54 miles away
Nearest city of 1 million+Chicago, IL219 miles away

Straight-line distances from the center of Flint City; driving is longer.

Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Population over time

Flint City had 81,252 residents in the 2020 census, down 35% since 2000.

It’s the 15th largest of 1,531 towns in Michigan by population.

Genesee County grew from 41,804 residents in 1900 to 406,211 in 2020.

Flint City population by census2000: 124,943, 2010: 102,434, 2020: 81,252124,9432000102,434201081,2522020

Genesee County, 1900–2020

Genesee County population, 1900 to 20201900: 41,804, 1910: 64,555, 1920: 125,668, 1930: 211,641, 1940: 227,944, 1950: 270,963, 1960: 374,313, 1970: 444,341, 1980: 450,449, 1990: 430,459, 2000: 436,141, 2010: 425,790, 2020: 406,21142K’00’10126K’20’30228K’40’50374K’60’70450K’80’90436K’00’10406K’20

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).

Weather by month

Average highs peak around 82°F in summer, and winter lows average 16°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 40 inches of snow.

Average high and low temperature and precipitation by month near Flint CityJan: high 30°F, low 16°F, 2.2 in; Feb: high 33°F, low 16°F, 1.7 in; Mar: high 43°F, low 24°F, 1.9 in; Apr: high 56°F, low 35°F, 3.4 in; May: high 68°F, low 46°F, 3.7 in; Jun: high 78°F, low 56°F, 3.1 in; Jul: high 82°F, low 60°F, 3.4 in; Aug: high 79°F, low 59°F, 3.3 in; Sep: high 73°F, low 51°F, 2.9 in; Oct: high 60°F, low 40°F, 3 in; Nov: high 47°F, low 30°F, 2.4 in; Dec: high 35°F, low 22°F, 2.1 in30°16°Jan2.233°16°Feb1.743°24°Mar1.956°35°Apr3.468°46°May3.778°56°Jun3.182°60°Jul3.479°59°Aug3.373°51°Sep2.960°40°Oct3.047°30°Nov2.435°22°Dec2.1Rain and melted snow, inches

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Flint 7w, MI weather station (3 miles away).

Jobs in Genesee County

121,033 jobs at 7,733 businesses in Genesee County. The biggest industries by employees:

Largest industries in Genesee CountyHealth care and social assistance: 25,273 jobs; Retail trade: 18,788 jobs; Hotels and restaurants: 14,941 jobs; Manufacturing: 13,047 jobs; Administrative and support: 9,707 jobs; Construction: 6,704 jobs; Other services: 6,472 jobs; Wholesale trade: 6,001 jobsHealth care and social assistance 21% Retail trade 16% Hotels and restaurants 12% Manufacturing 11% Administrative and support 8% Construction 6% Other services 5% Wholesale trade 5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).

Health care

1,920 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Flint City’s ZIP codes.

Nearest hospitals

  • Hurley Medical CenterGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 2 of 5 · FlintUnder a mile
  • Mclaren FlintGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 2 of 5 · Flint2.0 miles
  • Ascension Genesys HospitalGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 3 of 5 · Grand Blanc8.1 miles

Providers with an office here

Primary care doctors164
Specialist doctors241
Dentists128
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants377
Mental health providers844
Physical and occupational therapists127
Optometrists19
Chiropractors20
Pharmacies83

Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.

Places in and around Flint City

Parks (83 nearby)

  • Riverside Park · 197 acres3.1 mi
  • Thread Lake Park · 141 acres2.9 mi
  • Max Brandon Park · 103 acres1.3 mi
  • Happy Hollow Nature Area · 82 acres1.9 mi
  • Lincoln Park · 77 acres2.6 mi
  • Mott Park Recreation Area · 76 acres1.7 mi

Grocery stores (15 nearby)

  • Midway Market0.8 mi
  • Flint Farmers Market1.2 mi
  • The Grainery1.5 mi
  • Save-A-Lot1.6 mi

Pharmacies (2 nearby)

  • Walgreens2.1 mi
  • Walgreens3.8 mi

Libraries (4 nearby)

  • Frances Wilson Thompson Library1.1 mi
  • Flint Public Library1.3 mi
  • Mott Library1.7 mi
  • Barker Park Library3.8 mi

Museums (3 nearby)

  • Whaley House Musuem1.2 mi
  • Sloan Museum1.3 mi
  • Buick Automotive Gallery1.4 mi

Theaters and performance venues (9 nearby)

  • Kiva1.1 mi
  • University of Michigan - Flint Theatre1.1 mi
  • Flint Institute of Music1.2 mi
  • The Capitol Theatre1.3 mi
  • The Whiting1.3 mi

Counts are within about 4 miles of the center of town.

Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.

Colleges, teams and notable people

Established in 1818.

Colleges and universities

  • University of Michigan–Flint
  • Kettering University
  • Mott Community College

Sports teams

  • Flint Firebirds Ontario Hockey League
  • Flint City Bucks USL League Two

Notable people born here

  • Michael Moore (1954) · American filmmaker and author (born 1954)
  • Maddie Taylor (1966) · American voice actress
  • Stephen Smale (1930) · American mathematician
  • Sandra Bernhard (1955) · American actress and comedian (born 1955)
  • Betty Carter (1929) · American jazz singer, recording artist, songwriter (1929–1998)
  • Claressa Shields (1995) · American boxer
  • Glen Rice (1967) · American basketball player (born 1967)
  • Seamus Dever (1976) · American actor

Source: Wikidata (wikidata.org), the free knowledge base; people are listed by place of birth.

Schools in Flint City

Public schools here are run by Flint School District of the City of, Genesee ISD, Michigan School for the Deaf and others. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.

Public schools (56)
SchoolGradesStudentsTypeDistance
Brownell STEM AcademyFlintPre-K–5160Public2.9 mi
DoyleRyder SchoolFlintPre-K–6373Public0.6 mi
Durant Tuuri Mott SchoolFlintPre-K–6385Public1.2 mi
Early Childhood Programs and ServicesFlintPre-K–5106Special Education5.3 mi
Eisenhower SchoolFlintPre-K–6169Public2.0 mi
Freeman SchoolFlintPre-K–6207Public3.7 mi
Kearsley StreetFlintPre-K–12—Special Education1.2 mi
Michigan School for the DeafFlintPre-K–1290Special Education1.8 mi
Neithercut Elementary SchoolFlintPre-K–6151Public3.2 mi
Northridge AcademyFlintPre-K–8263Charter5.0 mi
Pierce SchoolFlintPre-K–6—Public2.3 mi
Potter SchoolFlintPre-K–6221Public2.9 mi
Randels Elementary SchoolFlintPre-K–5311Public5.2 mi
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2FlintPre-K–2216Charter4.2 mi
The Learning CommunityFlintPre-K–12—Special Education4.2 mi
The New Standard AcademyFlintPre-K–12859Charter3.2 mi
Thelma Buffey ElementaryFlintPre-K–K43Public4.6 mi
Dye Elementary SchoolFlintK–5559Public3.1 mi
Eagles Nest AcademyFlintK–6154Charter2.4 mi
Elmer A Knopf Learning CenterFlintK–12342Special Education5.1 mi
Flint Cultural Center AcademyFlintK–12650Charter1.2 mi
Flint Cultural Center Academy High SchoolFlintK–1244Charter0.9 mi
Greater Heights AcademyFlintK–6188Charter2.2 mi
International Academy of Flint K12FlintK–12939Charter2.7 mi
Kate Dowdall Elementary SchoolFlintK–5405Public5.3 mi
Linden Charter AcademyFlintK–8789Charter3.8 mi
Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle SchoolFlintK–8362Charter6.6 mi
Michael Hamady Elementary SchoolFlintK–1131Public2.5 mi
Special Education ServicesFlintK–1219Special Education5.3 mi
Whaley Children CentersFlintK–12—Public0.6 mi

And 26 more.

Private schools (5)
SchoolGradesStudentsAffiliationDistance
St John Vianney Catholic SchoolFlintPre-K–8148Roman Catholic1.3 mi
St Paul Lutheran SchoolFlintPre-K–893Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod2.0 mi
Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolFlintK–897Roman Catholic4.9 mi
Fairhaven Sda SchoolFlint3–75Seventh-day Adventist3.9 mi
Luke M Powers Catholic High SchoolFlint9–12553Roman Catholic1.7 mi

Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.

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Shares ZIP codes with Flint Charter Township, Genesee, Mount Morris, Mundy, Grand Blanc and Clayton.

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