Bay Shore
Census-designated place in Charlevoix County, Michigan

Bay Shore is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charlevoix County, Michigan, with 687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Petoskey, 4.8 miles E.
- 687residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 442 / sq mipopulation density
- 49720ZIP code
About Bay Shore
Bay Shore is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located on the boundary between Charlevoix County and Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 657 at the 2020 census.
Bay Shore is located along Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan just west of the city of Petoskey. It is mostly within Hayes Township in Charlevoix County with a small portion extending east into Resort Township in Emmet County.
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Living in Bay Shore
- Median household income
- $75,217
- Median home value
- $153,600
- Median rent
- $869/mo
- Median age
- 51
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Bay Shore had 687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 442 per sq mi (171 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bay Shore at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlevoix County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 687 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.55 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3627° N, 85.1103° W |
| ZIP code | 49720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2606180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bay Shore
- Petoskey4.8 mi E
- Horton Bay5.9 mi S
- Harbor Springs7.6 mi NE
- Charlevoix7.8 mi SW
- Ironton8.3 mi SW
- Bay View8.9 mi E
- Advance10.2 mi S
- Walloon Lake10.3 mi SE
- Boyne City11.4 mi SE
- Conway12.0 mi E
- East Jordan13.5 mi S
- Oden14.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bay Shore
What county is Bay Shore in?
Bay Shore is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
What is the population of Bay Shore, MI?
687 people lived in Bay Shore at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bay Shore, MI?
The ZIP code of Bay Shore is 49720.
What is the elevation of Bay Shore?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bay Shore?
Petoskey (4.8 mi), Horton Bay (5.9 mi), Harbor Springs (7.6 mi), Charlevoix (7.8 mi), Ironton (8.3 mi).
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