Freeland
Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan

Freeland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Saginaw County, Michigan, with 7,630 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn, 6.2 miles N.
- 7,630residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.1 km²
- 1,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 48623ZIP code
About Freeland
Freeland is a census-designated place in Tittabawassee Township, Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Saginaw-Midland-Bay Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 7,630. The CDP covers an area in the central portion of Tittabawassee Township. The Freeland post office, ZIP code 48623, serves nearly the entire township, as well as portions of Midland and Williams townships to the north, Frankenlust and Kochville townships to the east, Thomas and Richland townships to the south, and Ingersoll Township to the west.
It is the location of MBS International Airport, which serves three major nearby cities: Saginaw, Bay City and Midland.
It is also the location of the Saginaw Correctional Facility, which is a level I, II and IV maximum security prison.
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Living in Freeland
- Median household income
- $110,547
- Median home value
- $265,900
- Median rent
- $1,245/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Freeland had 7,630 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,630 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,158 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Freeland at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Saginaw County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,630 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.59 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5175° N, 84.1147° W |
| ZIP code | 48623 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2630540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Freeland
- Auburn6.2 mi N
- Shields6.8 mi S
- Hemlock9.1 mi SW
- Midland9.5 mi NW
- Zilwaukee9.8 mi E
- Saginaw10.6 mi SE
- Bay City12.4 mi NE
- Buena Vista12.8 mi SE
- Merrill13.3 mi SW
- Robin Glen-Indiantown14.3 mi E
- Essexville15.1 mi NE
- Bridgeport15.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Freeland
What county is Freeland in?
Freeland is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of Freeland, MI?
7,630 people lived in Freeland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Freeland, MI?
The ZIP code of Freeland is 48623.
What is the elevation of Freeland?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Freeland?
Auburn (6.2 mi), Shields (6.8 mi), Hemlock (9.1 mi), Midland (9.5 mi), Zilwaukee (9.8 mi).
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