49808 ZIP Code — Big Bay, MI

Marquette County, Michigan

ZIP code 49808 is located in Big Bay, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 173.81 square miles and serves a population of 414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49808

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,257. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 52% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49808 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

414

population

173.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Bay	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	414
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	173.81 sq mi
Water area	55.91 sq mi
Latitude	46.6986
Longitude	-87.8665
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.4%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	9.2%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

414

Population

People per sq mi

64.6

Median age

$46,257

Median household income

$33,391

Per capita income

$141,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

653

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	10.4%
18 and over	371	89.6%
65 and over	199	48.1%
Median age	64.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	394	91.6%
Two or more races	19	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	16	3.7%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.4%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	9.2%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 64.7%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	64.7%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	0.7%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
Median income	$46,257

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 69.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	58.6%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	25.8%
2 bedrooms	48.8%
3 bedrooms	13.2%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	10.1%
3 or more	68.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	84.3%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	16	5.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	196	68.5%
Female householder, no spouse	52	18.2%
Households with children under 18	14	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	68.9%
Average household size	1.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	70.3%
Married	14.0%	10.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.2%
Divorced	76.2%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 60.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	2.3%
Elementary school	40	93.0%
High school	2	4.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.0%

Information 23.0%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.6%

Construction 10.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	43.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.3%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	44.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.3%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	45.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	76.0%
Cholesterol screening	95.4%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	51.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	6.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	83.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	414	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	414	100.0%
Born in same state	414	100.0%
Born in different state	352	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	22.5%
Polish	38	9.2%
Dutch	17	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.9%
English	10	2.4%
French	5	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.1%
Internet access	31.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49808

What city is ZIP code 49808 in?

ZIP code 49808 is primarily assigned to Big Bay, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49808 in?

ZIP code 49808 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49808 have a large veteran population?

52% of civilians in ZIP code 49808 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 49808 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 49808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49808 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 49808 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49808 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49808 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49808 in?

ZIP code 49808 observes the EST timezone.