County ProfileMI
Bay County
Population: 103,856 · 11 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
103,856
People
Median age
43.9
Housing
Total households
45,103
Income
Median household income
$61,763
Housing
Total housing units
48,659
Employment
Employment rate
56.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.6%
County details
Local time 04:49:29(ET)| Name | Bay |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 11total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 9 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 989 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 43.6997112, -83.9787007 |
| Land area | 442.4 sq miles(1,145.8 km²) |
Map of Bay county, Michigan with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Bay County
Compare the largest cities in Bay County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 32,661 | $49,420 | 3ZIPs |
| Kawkawlin | 4,260 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Linwood | 4,152 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Essexville | 3,379 | $75,341 | 1ZIPs |
| Auburn | 2,068 | $71,653 | 1ZIPs |
| Munger | 1,453 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pinconning | 1,204 | $64,565 | 1ZIPs |
| Bentley | 1,037 | — | 1ZIPs |
| University Center | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Bay County
Review the most populated postal areas across Bay County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48706 | Bay City | $62,747 | 39,381 |
| 48708 | Bay City | $50,518 | 25,860 |
| 48732 | Essexville | $57,903 | 11,177 |
| 48650 | Pinconning | $61,911 | 6,807 |
| 48611 | Auburn | $87,963 | 6,482 |
| 48631 | Kawkawlin | $74,398 | 4,260 |
| 48634 | Linwood | $87,992 | 4,152 |
| 48747 | Munger | $81,458 | 1,453 |
| 48613 | Bentley | $58,846 | 1,037 |
| 48707 | Bay City | — | — |
| 48710 | University Center | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS