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Burt, MI
Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48417.
Population
1,339
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
222
ZIP codes
1
Burt and its ZIP codes
Burt at a glance
- Burt is 25% denser than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,156 a year, 24% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,400 (12% below Michigan).
Local data for Burt, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burt, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,156
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$203,400
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (421), Polish Americans (289), Irish Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Burt.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,997
80,210 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,957 per person
How people get to work
Burt, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burt, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
841
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burt, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Burt
1 in or overlapping Burt. Population shown
Cities near Burt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontroseCity | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Birch RunVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.9 |
| New LothropVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 8.4 |
| ClioCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| ChesaningVillage | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| FlushingCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Mount MorrisCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| SaginawCity | 13 mi | 17.1 |
| BeecherCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| OakleyVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| ShieldsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burt, MI in?
- Burt is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Burt, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burt include 48417.
- What is the population of Burt, MI?
- About 1,339 people live in Burt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burt?
- Nearby places include Montrose (3.9 mi), Birch Run (5.8 mi), New Lothrop (8.8 mi), Bridgeport (9.1 mi), Clio (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023