Buena Vista
Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan

Buena Vista is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Saginaw County, Michigan, with 5,855 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saginaw, 2.7 miles W.
- 5,855residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 1,465 / sq mipopulation density
- 48601main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista ( BEW-nə-VIS-tə) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Buena Vista Charter Township, Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The U.S. Census Bureau has defined a census-designated place (CDP) with the same name for statistical purposes. The CDP has no official status as a municipality and the boundaries defined by the Census Bureau may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the Buena Vista area. The CDP consists of an area adjacent to the city of Saginaw on the city's east side and mostly west of Interstate 75. As of the 2020 census, Buena Vista had a population of 5,855.
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Living in Buena Vista
- Median household income
- $41,999
- Median home value
- $62,000
- Median rent
- $906/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Buena Vista had 5,855 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,855 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,465 per sq mi (566 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buena Vista at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Saginaw County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,855 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.00 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4175° N, 83.9005° W |
| ZIP codes | 48601, 48607 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2611555 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buena Vista
- Saginaw2.7 mi W
- Bridgeport3.4 mi S
- Robin Glen-Indiantown4.3 mi NE
- Zilwaukee4.7 mi N
- Shields8.7 mi W
- Frankenmuth10.0 mi SE
- Reese10.9 mi E
- Bay City11.9 mi N
- Burt12.6 mi S
- Birch Run12.8 mi SE
- Freeland12.8 mi NW
- Essexville13.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista
What county is Buena Vista in?
Buena Vista is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of Buena Vista, MI?
5,855 people lived in Buena Vista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48601. Other ZIP codes: 48607.
What is the elevation of Buena Vista?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buena Vista?
Saginaw (2.7 mi), Bridgeport (3.4 mi), Robin Glen-Indiantown (4.3 mi), Zilwaukee (4.7 mi), Shields (8.7 mi).
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