City

Burton, MI

3 ZIP codes  ·  Genesee County  ·  Michigan

👥26,014Population
💰$54,218Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$117,911Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 9.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.5%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Black9.6%
Asian0.9%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma144 (0.9%)
HS Graduate6,535 (38.8%)
Some College2,577 (15.3%)
Associates3,183 (18.9%)
Bachelors1,958 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,436 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College15.3%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,218 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$117,910 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units11,952
Vacant Units797

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Burton, MI

Burton is a city in Michigan, located in Genesee County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,014 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Burton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,218 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Burton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,910, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $991 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burton is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.25%).

Burton, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Burton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48509 9,532 $64,385 $127,700 $1,061 8.5% 29.6% 85.7%
48519 7,523 $60,625 $157,800 $890 5.7% 33.1% 69.0%
48529 8,959 $38,021 $74,000 $1,003 13.0% 16.0% 63.4%