ZIP code 49808
Where is ZIP code 49808?
Big Bay, Michigan
Marquette County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49808 belongs to Big Bay, Michigan in Marquette County. 49808 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Big Bay post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 295 people live in the 49808 area, where the median household income is $52,438. The closest ZIP codes are 49865 (National Mine, 15.6 mi south), 49855 (Marquette, 20.9 mi southeast) and 49962 (Skanee, 21.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 49808 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Big Bay |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Marquette County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.8158, -87.7285 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 498 |
Population and income in 49808
| Population | 295 · lower than 92% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.4 years · higher than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Median household income | $52,438 · lower than 85% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,822 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $275,000 · higher than 78% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 421 |
| Households | 121 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.3% |
| Land area | 173.81 sq mi (plus 55.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49808. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49808
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49865 | National Mine, MI | 15.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49855 | Marquette, MI | 20.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49962 | Skanee, MI | 21.4 mi W | Standard |
| 49866 | Negaunee, MI | 22.8 mi S | Standard |
| 49946 | Lanse, MI | 24.4 mi W | Standard |
| 49814 | Champion, MI | 24.5 mi S | Standard |
| 49849 | Ishpeming, MI | 26.1 mi S | Standard |
| 49861 | Michigamme, MI | 26.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 49871 | Palmer, MI | 26.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49879 | Republic, MI | 33.4 mi S | Standard |
| 49841 | Gwinn, MI | 36.2 mi S | Standard |
| 49945 | Lake Linden, MI | 36.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49808 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49808
PO BOX 123
BIG BAY MI 49808
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49808-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49808?
- 49808 is a Big Bay, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49808 in?
- ZIP code 49808 is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49808 in?
- 49808 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49808?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49808 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49808?
- About 295 people live in ZIP code 49808, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49808?
- The median household income in 49808 is $52,438 a year, lower than 85% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49808 for a street address?
- No. 49808 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Big Bay use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49808?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49808 are 49865 (National Mine, 15.6 miles), 49855 (Marquette, 20.9 miles), 49962 (Skanee, 21.4 miles) and 49866 (Negaunee, 22.8 miles).