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Linden, MI
City in Genesee County, Michigan.
Population
4,160
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,767
ZIP codes
0
Linden and its ZIP codes
Linden at a glance
- Linden is about 9.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,464 a year, 9% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,700 (3% above Michigan) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Linden, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linden, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,464
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,536), Italian Americans (656), Irish Americans (434).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Linden.
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
How people get to work
Linden, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled17.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linden, 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
81° / 15°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linden, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Linden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| FentonCity | 3.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake FentonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.5 |
| GainesVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HollyVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| ByronVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| Grand BlancCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| DurandCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| LennonVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FlintCity | 14 mi | 33.4 |
| BancroftVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| VernonVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| BurtonCity | 15 mi | 23.4 |
| GoodrichVillage | 15 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linden, MI in?
- Linden is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Linden, MI?
- About 4,160 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linden?
- Nearby places include Argentine (3.2 mi), Fenton (3.5 mi), Lake Fenton (4.3 mi), Gaines (7.5 mi), Holly (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023