City

Big Bay, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marquette County  ·  Michigan

👥237Population
💰$49,063Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$254,000Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 30.0% Female 70.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Black: 0.4%Other: 8.9%Race
White90.7%
Black0.4%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate72 (42.9%)
Some College2 (1.2%)
Associates41 (24.4%)
Bachelors2 (1.2%)
Graduate Degree51 (30.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 1.2%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 1.2%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
HS Grad42.9%
Some College1.2%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors1.2%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,063 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$254,000 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units439
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Walked
54%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Big Bay, MI

Big Bay is a city in Michigan, located in Marquette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 237 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Big Bay is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,063 is below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Big Bay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Bay is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

Big Bay, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Big Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49808 237 $49,063 $254,000 5.0% 31.6% 91.7%