49808 ZIP Code, Big Bay, MI
49808 is a ZIP code in Big Bay, Michigan in Marquette County. It covers 174 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49962, 49814 and 49861. 295 people live here in 121 households, fewer than in most Michigan ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $52,438, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 57.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Big Bay, MI
- County: Marquette County
- Land area: 174 sq mi
- Population: 295
- Median household income: $52,438
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 295 |
| Households | 121 |
| Median household income | $52,438 |
| Income per person | $34,822 |
| Median age | 57.4 |
| Homeowners | 91.7% |
| Median home value | $275,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 10.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 25.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% |
| Broadband internet | 81.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 9.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.1% |
| $25–35K | 0.8% |
| $35–50K | 8.3% |
| $50–75K | 39.7% |
| $75–100K | 1.7% |
| $100–150K | 14.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.8% |
| 10–19 | 4.4% |
| 20–24 | 10.2% |
| 25–34 | 5.8% |
| 35–44 | 4.4% |
| 45–54 | 18.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 21.4% |
| 75+ | 14.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.8% |
| Owned outright | 12.6% |
| Rented | 2.4% |
| Vacant | 71.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.9% |
Businesses in 49808
14 business establishments with 238 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49962 — Skanee CDP, MI (13.2 mi)
- 49814 — Michigamme CDP, MI (18.3 mi)
- 49861 — Three Lakes CDP, MI (23.3 mi)
- 49946 — Zeba CDP, MI (23.6 mi)
Areas that include 49808
- Big Bay, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marquette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49808, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49808 in?
- 49808 is a Big Bay, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Big Bay; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49808 in?
- 49808 is in Marquette County.
- What is the population of 49808?
- About 295 people (±138), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 349.
- What is the median household income in 49808?
- $52,438 (±$19,633), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49808?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49808 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49808?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49962 (13.2 mi, Skanee), 49814 (18.3 mi, Michigamme), 49861 (23.3 mi, Three Lakes) and 49946 (23.6 mi, Zeba).
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