City

Linden, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Genesee County  ·  Michigan

👥15,993Population
💰$95,616Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$268,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Black2.3%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma86 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,763 (25.5%)
Some College1,277 (11.8%)
Associates1,719 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,459 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree3,542 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,616 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$268,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$973/mo
Total Housing Units6,005
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Linden, MI

Linden is a city in Michigan, located in Genesee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,993 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Linden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,616 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Linden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $973 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Linden is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Linden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48451 15,993 $95,616 $268,600 $973 4.8% 46.1% 93.2%