Brimley
Census-designated place in Chippewa County, Michigan

Brimley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chippewa County, Michigan, with 501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sault Ste. Marie, 11.2 miles NE.
- 501residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 286 / sq mipopulation density
- 49715ZIP code
About Brimley
Brimley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chippewa County, Michigan. The CDP had a population of 501 at the 2020 census. Brimley is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and is located along the southern shore of Lake Superior. The community is located within Superior Township.
Brimley is home to Brimley State Park and Bay Mills Resort & Casino, the latter operated by the Bay Mills Indian Community. As an unincorporated community, Brimley has no legal autonomy of its own, however it does have its own post office with the 49715 ZIP Code.
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Living in Brimley
- Median household income
- $65,313
- Median home value
- $146,400
- Median age
- 59.3
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Brimley had 501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 286 per sq mi (111 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brimley at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Chippewa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 501 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4072° N, 84.5831° W |
| ZIP code | 49715 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2610680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brimley
- Sault Ste. Marie11.2 mi NE
- Kincheloe11.3 mi SE
- St. Ignace36.6 mi S
- Mackinac Island37.9 mi S
- De Tour Village42.8 mi SE
- Mackinaw City43.9 mi S
- Newberry44.3 mi W
- Naubinway46.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Brimley
What county is Brimley in?
Brimley is in Chippewa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Brimley, MI?
501 people lived in Brimley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brimley, MI?
The ZIP code of Brimley is 49715.
What is the elevation of Brimley?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brimley?
Sault Ste. Marie (11.2 mi), Kincheloe (11.3 mi), St. Ignace (36.6 mi), Mackinac Island (37.9 mi), De Tour Village (42.8 mi).
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