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Burton, MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48509, 48519, 48529.

Population

29,500

Land area

23.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,263

ZIP codes

3

Burton and its ZIP codes

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Burton at a glance

  • Burton is about 7.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • It is the 36th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • Households here earn a median of $60,052 a year, 18% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,600 (39% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,009 a month.

Local data for Burton, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Burton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,052

Poverty rate

16.1%

Median home value

$141,600

Median rent

$1,009/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

16.8%

Median age

43.7

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,958), Irish Americans (3,567), Polish Americans (1,134).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Burton.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,658

134,908 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,595

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.8B

FY 2026, $6,791 per person

PPP loans

$57.4M

612 loans, 7,777 jobs reported

Genesee County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Burton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.0%
  • Carpooled13.3%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home6.6%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Burton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

750

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

330

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 15°F

34.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Burton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

ZIP codes in Burton

3 in or overlapping Burton. Population shown

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Cities near Burton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FlintCity4 mi33.4
Grand BlancCity5.2 mi3.6
DavisonCity5.2 mi2
GoodrichVillage7.9 mi2.2
BeecherCensus-designated place8 mi5.9
Mount MorrisCity9.3 mi1.1
Lake FentonCensus-designated place11 mi5.5
Swartz CreekCity12 mi4.2
FlushingCity13 mi3.6
OtisvilleVillage13 mi0.9
OrtonvilleVillage13 mi1
ClioCity14 mi1.1
HollyVillage14 mi2.8
FentonCity15 mi6.7
ColumbiavilleVillage15 mi0.9
LapeerCity15 mi7.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Burton, MI in?
Burton is in Genesee County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Burton, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Burton include 48509, 48519, 48529.
What is the population of Burton, MI?
About 29,500 people live in Burton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Burton?
Nearby places include Flint (4 mi), Grand Blanc (5.2 mi), Davison (5.2 mi), Goodrich (7.9 mi), Beecher (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023