3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 485xxFlint, MI area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 485 changed +3.1% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.6% for Michigan and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 48502–48554. Most of its 2010 population lived in Genesee County (100%). Communities in the region include Burton, Beecher. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.1%
- 5-year change
- +40.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +143%
- National rank (1 year)
- 536th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 485 vs Michigan and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 485: 243.3
- Michigan: 328.0
- Flint, MI metro: 279.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 485 | MI | U.S. | Gap vs MI | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.1% | +4.6% | +3.0% | −1.5 pts | +0.0 pts |
| 3 years | +16.9% | +18.0% | +12.9% | −1.1 pts | +4.0 pts |
| 5 years | +40.9% | +45.6% | +41.3% | −4.7 pts | −0.4 pts |
| 10 years | +119% | +104% | +93.3% | +15.5 pts | +25.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +143% | +228% | +292% | −84.8 pts | −148.3 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 485 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +142% | $725,758 |
| Q2 2000 | +75.2% | $525,529 |
| Q2 2005 | +44.9% | $434,582 |
| Q2 2010 | +137% | $710,565 |
| Q2 2015 | +141% | $724,461 |
| Q2 2020 | +62.5% | $487,377 |
| Q2 2021 | +40.9% | $422,749 |
| Q2 2023 | +16.9% | $350,622 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.1% | $309,177 |
How ZIP3 485 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 485 ranks 536th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 18th of 20 in Michigan. Its one-year change is +0.0 pts versus the nation and −1.5 pts versus Michigan. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 536th of 882 | 18th of 20 |
| 3 years | 359th of 882 | 15th of 20 |
| 5 years | 552nd of 882 | 16th of 20 |
| 10 years | 107th of 882 | 7th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 875th of 879 | 20th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 485
ZIP3 485's index peaked in Q3 2005, fell 46.3% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 15.8 years after the top. Today it sits +43.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 485 | Q3 2005 | Q1 2012 | -46.3% | Q2 2021 (15.8 yrs) | +43.2% |
| MI | Q3 2005 | Q2 2011 | -29.4% | Q2 2018 (12.8 yrs) | +83.3% |
| Metro | Q4 2005 | Q1 2012 | -38.9% | Q2 2020 (14.5 yrs) | +61.8% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 485's index has changed +9.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 485 after inflation | MI after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.8% | +0.7% | -0.0% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.4% | +7.4% | +5.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +13.6% | +17.4% | +13.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +57.5% | +46.3% | +45.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +9.9% | +48.1% | +26.1% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 485
Regional estimate
$657,077
- Estimated gain
- $357,077
- Index change
- +119%
- Start index
- 111.06
- End index
- 243.25
ZIP3 485 (Flint, MI area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484 · Fenton, MI area | MI | +4.2% | +42.0% | +199% |
| 483 · Sterling Heights, MI area | MI | +4.6% | +40.0% | +190% |
| 488 · East Lansing, MI area | MI | +4.9% | +44.0% | +213% |
| 480 · Warren, MI area | MI | +4.5% | +39.3% | +210% |
| 487 · Bay City, MI area | MI | +3.9% | +55.2% | +212% |
| 489 · Lansing, MI area | MI | -2.3% | +33.6% | +165% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 243.25 |
| Q1 2026 | 243.88 |
| Q4 2025 | 243.18 |
| Q3 2025 | 240.75 |
| Q2 2025 | 236.03 |
| Q1 2025 | 230.28 |
| Q4 2024 | 226.14 |
| Q3 2024 | 219.61 |
| Q2 2024 | 228.00 |
| Q1 2024 | 228.62 |
| Q4 2023 | 215.03 |
| Q3 2023 | 215.20 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 485?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 485, the regional index changed +3.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +40.9% over five years, +119% over ten years, and +143% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 485 appreciating faster than Michigan and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.1% compares with +4.6% for Michigan and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.0 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −0.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 485?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 485. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 48502 to 48554 (13 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.