Big Bay, Michigan
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.
Big Bay, Michigan | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community | |
Aerial view of the harbor at Big Bay | |
Location within Marquette County | |
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| Coordinates: 46°48′57″N 87°43′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Township | Powell |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.05 sq mi (15.67 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Water | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 65.97/sq mi (25.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 49808 |
| Area code | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-08180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 621285 |
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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