Buena Vista

Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan

Aerial view of Buena Vista, Michigan
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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.

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, MI population

Buena Vista had 5,855 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,855
Density1,465 per sq mi (566 per km²)

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

Buena Vista at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountySaginaw County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,855 (2020)
Land area4.00 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates43.4175° N, 83.9005° W
ZIP codes48601, 48607
Census code (GEOID)2611555

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 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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