Freeland

Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan

Aerial view of Freeland, Michigan
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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.

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, MI population

Freeland had 7,630 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,630
Density1,158 per sq mi (447 per km²)

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

Freeland at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountySaginaw County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,630 (2020)
Land area6.59 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates43.5175° N, 84.1147° W
ZIP code48623
Census code (GEOID)2630540

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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