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Flushing, MI
City in Genesee County, Michigan.
Population
8,284
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,294
ZIP codes
0
Flushing and its ZIP codes
Flushing at a glance
- Flushing is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 123rd most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $80,025 a year, 10% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,500 (12% below Michigan) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Flushing, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flushing, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,025
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$204,500
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,636), Irish Americans (1,476), Polish Americans (411).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Flushing.
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
$2.76B
FY 2026, $6,791 per person
How people get to work
Flushing, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flushing, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
82° / 16°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Flushing, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Flushing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeecherCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 7.2 mi | 4.2 |
| LennonVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| New LothropVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount MorrisCity | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| MontroseCity | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| FlintCity | 8.5 mi | 33.4 |
| ClioCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BurtCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6 |
| BurtonCity | 13 mi | 23.4 |
| DurandCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| VernonVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Birch RunVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GainesVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Grand BlancCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| CorunnaCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flushing, MI in?
- Flushing is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Flushing, MI?
- About 8,284 people live in Flushing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flushing?
- Nearby places include Beecher (7.1 mi), Swartz Creek (7.2 mi), Lennon (7.2 mi), New Lothrop (7.5 mi), Mount Morris (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023