City

Fenton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Genesee County  ·  Michigan

👥38,731Population
💰$99,755Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$308,500Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma193 (0.7%)
HS Graduate6,219 (23.3%)
Some College2,532 (9.5%)
Associates4,174 (15.7%)
Bachelors3,284 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree10,264 (38.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,755 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$308,500 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,382/mo
Total Housing Units16,163
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Fenton, MI

Fenton is a city in Michigan, located in Genesee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 38,731 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Fenton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,755 is above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fenton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,382 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fenton is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.15%).

Fenton, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Fenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48430 38,731 $99,755 $308,500 $1,382 5.2% 50.8% 82.7%