Frankenmuth
City in Saginaw County, Michigan
Frankenmuth is a city in Saginaw County, Michigan, with 4,987 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Birch Run, 6.3 miles SW.
- 4,987residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 1,572 / sq mipopulation density
- 48734ZIP code
About Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth ( FRANK-ən-mooth) is a city in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,987 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Frankenmuth Township.
The city's name is a combination of two German words: Franken for the region of Franconia in Bavaria from which the original settlers came, and Mut (formerly spelled Muth) which means "courage". Thus, the name Frankenmuth means "courage of the Franconians".
The most popular nickname is "Little Bavaria",
in reference to the city's German heritage.
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Living in Frankenmuth
- Median household income
- $85,433
- Median home value
- $300,500
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 53.6
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Frankenmuth had 4,987 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,987 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,572 per sq mi (607 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Frankenmuth at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Saginaw County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,987 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3328° N, 83.7391° W |
| ZIP code | 48734 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2630200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Frankenmuth
- Birch Run6.3 mi SW
- Bridgeport7.6 mi W
- Vassar8.5 mi E
- Reese8.7 mi N
- Buena Vista10.0 mi NW
- Robin Glen-Indiantown10.3 mi NW
- Burt10.6 mi SW
- Clio10.8 mi S
- Millington11.6 mi E
- Saginaw12.3 mi NW
- Montrose13.3 mi SW
- Zilwaukee14.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Frankenmuth
What county is Frankenmuth in?
Frankenmuth is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of Frankenmuth, MI?
4,987 people lived in Frankenmuth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Frankenmuth, MI?
The ZIP code of Frankenmuth is 48734.
What is the elevation of Frankenmuth?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Frankenmuth?
Birch Run (6.3 mi), Bridgeport (7.6 mi), Vassar (8.5 mi), Reese (8.7 mi), Buena Vista (10.0 mi).
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