Saginaw County, Michigan
Saginaw County, Michigan, has 187,688 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Saginaw. It uses Eastern Time and covers 801 sq mi (2,074 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 187,688
- Land area
- 801 sq mi (2,074 km²)
- County seat or government
- Saginaw
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $60,622 ± $1,588
- Median home value
- $152,800 ± $2,921
- Median rent, with utilities
- $947 ± $19
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74.1% ± 1.0 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Saginaw, MI metro areaCentral county
- Water area
- 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- County code (FIPS)
- 26145
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.328267, -84.055410
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Saginaw County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern TimeAmerica/Detroit | UTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Near a time-zone line, check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 4860131,601 people
- 4860327,757 people
- 4860227,127 people
- 4870825,635 people
- 4842021,195 people
- 4862315,129 people
- 4863812,875 people
- 4860911,966 people
- 4860411,011 people
- 484158,918 people
- 484578,770 people
- 487347,746 people
All 28
28 ZIP Code areas overlap Saginaw County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
Townships in Saginaw County, largest first
- Saginaw Charter Township41,281 people
- Thomas Township11,900 people
- Tittabawassee Township10,755 people
- Bridgeport Charter Township9,967 people
- Buena Vista Charter Township7,568 people
- Birch Run Township5,862 people
- Carrollton Township5,665 people
- Kochville Township4,943 people
- Chesaning Township4,693 people
- Taymouth Township4,036 people
- Richland Township3,921 people
- St. Charles Township3,133 people
All 27
- Maple Grove Township2,652 people
- Brady Township2,404 people
- Swan Creek Township2,368 people
- Frankenmuth Township2,096 people
- Fremont Township2,005 people
- Spaulding Township1,986 people
- Blumfield Township1,967 people
- Brant Township1,774 people
- James Township1,712 people
- Albee Township1,645 people
- Jonesfield Township1,594 people
- Lakefield Township947 people
- Chapin Township900 people
- Marion Township560 people
- Zilwaukee Township29 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. All townships in Michigan, by county
School districts in Saginaw County, largest first
- Bay City School District69,538 people
- Saginaw City School District52,568 people
- Saginaw Township Community Schools41,281 people
- Clio Area School District19,558 people
- Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District14,676 people
- Freeland Community School District13,205 people
- Chesaning Union Schools11,770 people
- Frankenmuth School District9,760 people
- Ovid-Elsie Area Schools9,545 people
- Swan Valley School District9,181 people
- Birch Run Area School District9,125 people
- Hemlock Public School District8,897 people
All 20
- Montrose Community Schools8,070 people
- St. Charles Community Schools5,759 people
- Carrollton School District5,665 people
- Breckenridge Community Schools5,310 people
- Reese Public Schools5,143 people
- Merrill Community Schools4,737 people
- New Lothrop Area Public School4,034 people
- Ashley Community Schools1,774 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Saginaw, Michigan (city)43,536 people
- Freeland, Michigan (CDP)7,557 people
- Shields, Michigan (CDP)7,402 people
- Bridgeport, Michigan (CDP)6,884 people
- Buena Vista, Michigan (CDP)5,798 people
- Frankenmuth, Michigan (city)5,157 people
- Chesaning, Michigan (village)2,484 people
- St. Charles, Michigan (village)1,934 people
- Zilwaukee, Michigan (city)1,609 people
- Hemlock, Michigan (CDP)1,529 people
- Birch Run, Michigan (village)1,439 people
- Burt, Michigan (CDP)1,339 people
All 16
- Reese, Michigan (village)1,274 people
- Merrill, Michigan (village)798 people
- Robin Glen-Indiantown, Michigan (CDP)660 people
- Oakley, Michigan (village)257 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Bay County, Michigan26 mi north
- Shiawassee County, Michigan26 mi south
- Midland County, Michigan27 mi northwest
- Genesee County, Michigan28 mi southeast
- Gratiot County, Michigan28 mi west
- Tuscola County, Michigan33 mi east
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.