Buena Vista

Census-designated place in Amador County, California

Aerial view of Buena Vista, California
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Buena Vista is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Amador County, California, with 542 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camanche North Shore, 4.2 miles SW.

About Buena Vista

Buena Vista (Spanish for "Good View"; Northern Sierra Miwok: әpәsani) is a census-designated place in Amador County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 295 feet (90 m). It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of Ione, at 38°17′40″N 120°54′48″W. The community is served by ZIP code 95640 and area code 209. The population was 542 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Buena Vista

Median household income
$72,031
Median home value
$233,100
Median age
34.9
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Buena Vista, CA population

Buena Vista had 542 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census542
Density321 per sq mi (124 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Buena Vista at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyAmador County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population542 (2020)
Land area1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates38.2975° N, 120.9174° W
ZIP code95640
Census code (GEOID)0608828

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista

What county is Buena Vista in?

Buena Vista is in Amador County, California.

What is the population of Buena Vista, CA?

542 people lived in Buena Vista at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, CA?

The ZIP code of Buena Vista is 95640.

What is the elevation of Buena Vista?

295 feet (90 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Buena Vista?

Camanche North Shore (4.2 mi), Camanche Village (4.3 mi), Ione (4.8 mi), Campo Seco (6.2 mi), Wallace (7.3 mi).

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