Big Bay
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan
Big Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marquette County, Michigan, with 257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trowbridge Park, 22.0 miles SE.
- 257residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 66 / sq mipopulation density
- 49808ZIP code
About Big Bay
Big Bay is an unincorporated community in Marquette County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and does not have any legal status as an incorporated municipality. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 257, down from 319 in 2010. The community is located within Powell Township near the shore of Big Bay on Lake Superior.
Although the Big Bay community is served by the Marquette ZIP code 49855, the Big Bay post office with ZIP code 49808, serves a much larger area to the west and south of the community and CDP, including portions of Powell Township as well as Ishpeming, Champion, Michigamme, and Ely townships.
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Living in Big Bay
- Median household income
- $51,953
- Median home value
- $273,100
- Median age
- 59.5
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Big Bay had 257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 66 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Bay at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marquette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 257 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.90 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8173° N, 87.7080° W |
| ZIP code | 49808 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2608180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Bay
- Trowbridge Park22.0 mi SE
- West Ishpeming22.7 mi S
- Negaunee23.0 mi S
- Skanee23.5 mi W
- Marquette23.6 mi SE
- Ishpeming24.0 mi S
- Michigamme25.8 mi SW
- Palmer26.5 mi S
- Harvey28.4 mi SE
- Three Lakes29.9 mi SW
- Republic31.2 mi SW
- Zeba33.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Big Bay
What county is Big Bay in?
Big Bay is in Marquette County, Michigan.
What is the population of Big Bay, MI?
257 people lived in Big Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Bay, MI?
The ZIP code of Big Bay is 49808.
What is the elevation of Big Bay?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Bay?
Trowbridge Park (22.0 mi), West Ishpeming (22.7 mi), Negaunee (23.0 mi), Skanee (23.5 mi), Marquette (23.6 mi).
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