Frankenmuth, MI GIS Map

Frankenmuth is a city in Saginaw County, Michigan, with a population of about 5,271. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.

County: Saginaw County
Population: 5,271
Elevation: 637 ft
Coordinates: 43.3317, -83.7380
ZIP codes (2): 48734, 48787
Land area: 3.1 sq mi
Time zone: America/Detroit

About Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth 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.

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Cities Near Frankenmuth

Other Cities in Saginaw County

Saginaw

GIS Data for Frankenmuth, MI

The Frankenmuth map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Frankenmuth without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.

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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
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Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.

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Frankenmuth Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Population

5,157

Households

2,465

Median household income

$85,433

Median age

53.6 years

Median home value

$300,500

Median gross rent

$851/mo

Owner-occupied homes

70.9%

Bachelor's degree or higher

52.3%

Below poverty level

4.9%

Land area

3.1 sq mi

Population density

1,651 / sq mi

County

Saginaw County

ZIP codes in Frankenmuth

48734

Frankenmuth Population Growth

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).

2010 Census

4,944

April 2020 (estimates base)

5,004

July 2024 estimate

5,185

Change 2010-2020

+1.2%

Change 2020-2024

+3.6%

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Soils of Frankenmuth

General soil map unit at the city center: Sanilac-Bach

Soil Properties

Drainage class: Poorly drained
Hydrologic soil group: B/D (moderate infiltration)
Available water storage (0–150 cm): 24.3 cm
Typical slope: 1%
Flooding frequency: None
Min. annual water table depth: 0 cm

Soil Components

Bach48%
Inceptisols · Mollic Endoaquepts
Sanilac38%
Inceptisols · Aeric Endoaquepts
Covert4%
Spodosols · Oxyaquic Haplorthods
Grindstone4%
Alfisols · Glossaquic Hapludalfs
Grindstone4%
Alfisols · Glossaquic Hapludalfs
Shebeon2%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs

Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.

Climate of Frankenmuth

30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Vassar, Mi weather station, elevation 630 ft, 8.1 miles from the city center.

Warmest month

Jul · avg high 82°F

Coldest month

Jan · avg low 12°F

Annual precipitation

34.2 in

Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)

30°12°

33°13°

43°21°

57°32°

69°43°

78°53°

82°57°

80°56°

74°48°

61°38°

47°29°

35°22°

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg high °F	30	33	43	57	69	78	82	80	74	61	47	35
Avg low °F	12	13	21	32	43	53	57	56	48	38	29	22
Precip. in	1.96	1.45	1.90	3.29	3.55	3.37	4.07	3.73	3.01	3.08	2.67	2.08

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.

Natural Hazard Risk in Frankenmuth

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Saginaw County, compared with all U.S. counties.

Overall risk

Relatively Moderate

Score 88.5 of 100

Expected annual loss

$71,869,466

Buildings, population & agriculture

Social vulnerability

Relatively Moderate

Susceptibility to hazard impacts

Community resilience

Very High

Ability to prepare & recover

Risk by Hazard

Winter WeatherVery High
Strong WindRelatively High
Cold WaveRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat WaveRelatively Low
Ice StormRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
LightningRelatively Low
LandslideVery Low
WildfireVery Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.

Frankenmuth FAQ

What county is Frankenmuth in?

Frankenmuth, Michigan is located in Saginaw County.

What is the population of Frankenmuth?

Frankenmuth has a population of about 5,271, making it the number 50 of the 51 Michigan cities listed on GIS Map.

What is the elevation of Frankenmuth?

The elevation of Frankenmuth is approximately 637 feet (194 meters) above sea level at the city center.

What ZIP codes are in Frankenmuth?

ZIP codes for Frankenmuth include 48734, 48787.

What time zone is Frankenmuth in?

Frankenmuth is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).

How far is Frankenmuth from Lansing?

Frankenmuth is about 58 miles from Lansing, the capital of Michigan, in a straight line.

How far is Frankenmuth from Detroit?

Frankenmuth is about 78 miles from Detroit, the largest city in Michigan listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.

What cities are near Frankenmuth?

Cities near Frankenmuth include Saginaw, MI (12 miles); Bay City, MI (20 miles); Flint, MI (22 miles); Midland, MI (32 miles); Pontiac, MI (53 miles).

Local notes for Frankenmuth, MI

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