| ZIP Code: | 49808 (PO Box) |
| County: | Marquette County, MI |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 257 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | Marquette, MI [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 46.8153, -87.8866 |
| Land Area: | 173.81 sq miles (ZIP Code) |
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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49808 | P.O. Box | 349 | 100.00% |
Big Bay, MI has 237 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 30.3% male and 69.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (1.3%) and 35-39 (7.5%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 0.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 0.0% (lower than the Nation).
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| Total Population: | 349 |
| Total Households: | 187 |
| Total Housing Units: | 511 |
| Average Household Size: | 1.87 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.28 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 257 |
| Total Households: | 170 |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 |
| Average Household Size: | 1.51 |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 206 | 228 | 258 | 243 | 209 | 217 | 236 | 234 | 223 | 587 | 268 | 414 | 237 |
| Decennial Census | 352%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 349 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.9
Male Median Age: 55.7
Female Median Age: 57.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 44 | 54 | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 317 | 94.91% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 2.40% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.60% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.20% |
| Total: | 334 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 200 | 57.31% | 55.7 years |
| Females: | 149 | 42.69% | 57.9 years |
| Total: | 349 | 100% | 56.9 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 237 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 237 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 237 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Codes in Big Bay, MI have an average household income of $49,063 (much lower than the State by 31.0%, and much lower than the Nation by 37.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($65,469 vs $19,205). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,750 | $44,583 | $43,125 | $38,500 | $46,875 | $48,542 | $51,023 | $57,656 | $62,083 | $38,768 | $43,393 | $46,257 | $49,063 |
| Median Family Income | $51,667 | $44,583 | $44,063 | $68,438 | $0 | $129,167 | $104,306 | $105,417 | $109,583 | $0 | $59,531 | $61,563 | $65,469 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $43,250 | $41,250 | $36,250 | $27,625 | $29,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,250 | $31,250 | $38,617 | $31,932 | $46,082 | $19,205 |
| Median Male Income | $50,833 | $54,063 | $86,250 | $44,375 | $0 | $0 | $47,946 | $50,833 | $51,125 | $52,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,167 | $31,538 | $31,667 | $32,019 | $0 | $100,455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 57 | 28.50% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 1.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 140 | 70.00% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 38.60% |
| Service: | 22 | 38.60% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 5.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 14.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 3.51% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In Big Bay, MI, the median home value is $254,000 - much higher than the State by 16.7%, and up $114,600 (82.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Big Bay pay under $1,000 (100.0%). About 100.0% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.4% (50.0% have a mortgage) and renters make up 17.6% - owners are much higher than the Nation.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,600 | $88,700 | $88,900 | $94,500 | $114,900 | $145,200 | $208,900 | $178,100 | $193,100 | $139,400 | $187,000 | $141,100 | $254,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 62.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 48 | 50.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 40 | 41.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 8.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 96 | 21.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 343 | 78.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 439 | 100% |
37.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (31.8%) and slightly above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 97.0%, which is above the state rate (91.9%).
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.11% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 2.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 74 | 41.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 41 | 22.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 1.11% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 45 | 25.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 6.11% |
| Total: | 180 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 173 | 96.11% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 56 | 31.11% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 92 | 30.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 196 | 65.12% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 4.32% |
| Total: | 301 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 288 | 95.68% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 2.63% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 36 | 94.74% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 2.63% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 2.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 38 | 100.00% |
Big Bay supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 238 people with an annual payroll of $16,423,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 277Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,338,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,423,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 238Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Big Bay, MI is located in Marquette County, within the Marquette, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32100) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 66,430 people, about 0.5% of whom live in Big Bay. ZIP Codes here cover 173.809 sq mi of land and a water area of 55.909 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Marquette, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 66,430Source: Census |
| MSA: | --Source: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 173.809 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 55.909 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 01Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 08180Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Big Bay CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.