Genesee County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 36 ZIP codes · 17 cities
36
ZIP codes
404,208
population (2021)
-5.1%
pop change since 2010
26049
FIPS code
Genesee County ZIP code map
About Genesee County
Genesee County is located in Michigan and contains 36 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 404,208 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.1% from 425,790 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Genesee County is 26049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 404,208 |
| 2010 population | 425,790 |
| Change | -5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26049 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Genesee County
Atlas
Burton
Clio
Davison
Fenton
Flint
Flushing
Gaines
Genesee
Goodrich
Grand Blanc
Lennon
Linden
Montrose
Mount Morris
Otisville
Swartz Creek
ZIP codes for Genesee County, MI (36)
Demographics & statistics
420,246
Population
40.7
Median age
$63,871
Median household income
$34,001
Per capita income
$145,077
Median home value
$924
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
139,915
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
11,877
Under 5
11,594
13,025
5–9
12,715
13,914
10–14
13,583
13,768
15–19
13,439
13,266
20–24
12,950
26,276
25–34
25,649
24,806
35–44
24,215
27,319
45–54
26,668
15,018
55–59
14,660
15,242
60–64
14,879
22,710
65–74
22,168
10,769
75–84
10,513
4,667
85+
4,556
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 93,957 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 326,289 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 75,383 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.4%
Black or African American
18.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310,942 | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 79,156 | 18.4% |
| Two or more races | 20,873 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,327 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 4,170 | 1% |
| Other race | 3,780 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,249 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $63,871 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.5%
$50k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,077 |
| Median rent / month | $924 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.9% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 72,778 | 42.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 14,295 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 32,165 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 51,880 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 48,667 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 55,193 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 32.9% |
| Married | 44.6% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5,697 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 5,108 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 41,860 | 42.1% |
| High school | 23,776 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 18,289 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail trade
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
8.6%
Construction
7.0%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
25.9%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.9% |
| Retirement income | 31.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22,923 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 48.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 396,775 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 4,648 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,651 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 677 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 1,067 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 409,358 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 407,079 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 349,060 | 83.6% |
| Foreign born | 2,279 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,888 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,675 | 56.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 45,256 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 44,567 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 26,964 | 6.4% |
| German | 7,345 | 1.7% |
| English | 5,363 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 4,512 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 2,801 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 1,282 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 903 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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