Bay City
City in Bay County, Michigan
Bay City is a city in Bay County, Michigan, with 32,661 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Essexville, 2.8 miles NE.
- 32,661residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.3 km²
- 3,213 / sq mipopulation density
- 48708ZIP code
About Bay City
Bay City is a city in Bay County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 32,661 at the 2020 census. The city is located just upriver from the Saginaw Bay on the Saginaw River. It is the principal city of the Bay City metropolitan area, which is coterminous with Bay County as part of the larger Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. Several historic bridges cross the Saginaw River in Bay City, including Liberty Bridge, Veterans Memorial Bridge, Independence Bridge, and Lafayette Avenue Bridge.
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Living in Bay City
- Median household income
- $49,420
- Median home value
- $97,600
- Median rent
- $766/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Bay City had 32,661 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,661 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,213 per sq mi (1,240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bay City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Bay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,661 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.17 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5901° N, 83.8884° W |
| ZIP code | 48708 |
| Official website | baycitymi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2606020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bay City
- Essexville2.8 mi NE
- Zilwaukee7.6 mi S
- Robin Glen-Indiantown9.2 mi S
- Auburn9.4 mi W
- Buena Vista11.9 mi S
- Saginaw12.4 mi S
- Freeland12.4 mi SW
- Reese13.8 mi SE
- Shields14.8 mi SW
- Bridgeport15.1 mi S
- Midland17.4 mi W
- Fairgrove17.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bay City
What county is Bay City in?
Bay City is in Bay County, Michigan.
What is the population of Bay City, MI?
32,661 people lived in Bay City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bay City, MI?
The ZIP code of Bay City is 48708.
What is the elevation of Bay City?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bay City?
Essexville (2.8 mi), Zilwaukee (7.6 mi), Robin Glen-Indiantown (9.2 mi), Auburn (9.4 mi), Buena Vista (11.9 mi).
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