Swartz Creek
City in Genesee County, Michigan

Swartz Creek is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, with 5,897 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lennon, 5.9 miles W.
- 5,897residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 1,407 / sq mipopulation density
- 48473ZIP code
About Swartz Creek
Swartz Creek is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,897 at the 2020 census. The city is a suburb of Flint and has incorporated land formerly within Flint Charter Township, Gaines Township, and Clayton Township, but is administratively autonomous from all three.
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Living in Swartz Creek
- Median household income
- $71,571
- Median home value
- $174,200
- Median rent
- $1,247/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Swartz Creek had 5,897 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,897 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,407 per sq mi (543 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swartz Creek at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Genesee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,897 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9616° N, 83.8210° W |
| ZIP code | 48473 |
| Official website | cityofswartzcreek.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2677700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swartz Creek
- Lennon5.9 mi W
- Flushing7.1 mi N
- Gaines7.6 mi SW
- Flint7.8 mi NE
- Durand9.1 mi W
- Lake Fenton9.8 mi SE
- Linden10.0 mi S
- Grand Blanc10.3 mi E
- Burton10.6 mi E
- Beecher10.7 mi NE
- Vernon10.9 mi W
- Byron11.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Swartz Creek
What county is Swartz Creek in?
Swartz Creek is in Genesee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Swartz Creek, MI?
5,897 people lived in Swartz Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swartz Creek, MI?
The ZIP code of Swartz Creek is 48473.
What is the elevation of Swartz Creek?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swartz Creek?
Lennon (5.9 mi), Flushing (7.1 mi), Gaines (7.6 mi), Flint (7.8 mi), Durand (9.1 mi).
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