Buena Vista
Census-designated place in Amador County, California

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.
- 542residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 321 / sq mipopulation density
- 95640ZIP code
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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- Median household income
- $72,031
- Median home value
- $233,100
- Median age
- 34.9
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Buena Vista had 542 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 542 |
|---|---|
| Density | 321 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buena Vista at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Amador County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 542 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2975° N, 120.9174° W |
| ZIP code | 95640 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0608828 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buena Vista
- Camanche North Shore4.2 mi SW
- Camanche Village4.3 mi SW
- Ione4.8 mi N
- Campo Seco6.2 mi SE
- Wallace7.3 mi S
- Martell7.7 mi NE
- Jackson8.6 mi NE
- Paloma8.7 mi E
- Valley Springs9.0 mi SE
- Sutter Creek9.2 mi NE
- Amador City9.8 mi NE
- Drytown10.4 mi N
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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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