Burton
City in Genesee County, Michigan

Burton is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, with 29,715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flint, 4.1 miles NW.
- 29,715residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 23.4 sq miland area · 60.5 km²
- 1,272 / sq mipopulation density
- 48519main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Burton
Burton is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, United States and a suburb of Flint. The population was 29,715 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 29,420 in 2024. making Burton the second largest city in Genesee County.
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Living in Burton
- Median household income
- $60,052
- Median home value
- $141,600
- Median rent
- $1,009/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Burton had 29,715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,272 per sq mi (491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burton at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Genesee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,715 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.36 sq mi (60.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0007° N, 83.6182° W |
| ZIP codes | 48519, 48509, 48529 |
| Official website | burtonmi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2612060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burton
- Flint4.1 mi NW
- Grand Blanc4.7 mi S
- Davison5.5 mi NE
- Beecher7.6 mi NW
- Goodrich8.0 mi SE
- Mount Morris9.0 mi NW
- Swartz Creek10.6 mi W
- Lake Fenton11.7 mi SW
- Flushing12.1 mi W
- Otisville12.3 mi N
- Clio13.5 mi NW
- Ortonville13.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burton
What county is Burton in?
Burton is in Genesee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Burton, MI?
29,715 people lived in Burton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burton, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48519. Other ZIP codes: 48509, 48529.
What is the elevation of Burton?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burton?
Flint (4.1 mi), Grand Blanc (4.7 mi), Davison (5.5 mi), Beecher (7.6 mi), Goodrich (8.0 mi).
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