Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:54 am – 9:21 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min8:06 am – 5:01 pm
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People3,681 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 50.71,698 householdsMedian household income $74,398Median home value $172,200Median rent $820 a month78% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,400 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.6% unemployment rate56% of adults are in the labour force, 1,761 employedMain industries: manufacturing 25%, education and health care 19%, retail 13%Average commute 20 minutes87% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 30°F, lows 14°F33 in of rain a year, on about 71 dayswettest month August49 in of snow a year, on about 38 days12 days above 90°F, 158 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Auburn 2ne station, 5 mi away; rain from Essexville; snow from Saginaw Mbs Intl Ap
Nearby landmarksNorth Branch Kawkawlin Riverriver · 3.7 miTobico Marshlake · 3.2 miSaginaw Bay Visitor Centervisitor center · 4.4 miBay City State Park Campgroundcampground · 5.0 miLengsville Pointcape · 5.4 miTobico Lagoonlake · 4.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBay City Recreation Areastate recreation area · 2.0 mi · 2,391 acresTownship of Kawkawlin Parkpark · under a mileKawkawlin Township Parkpark · 1.5 mi · 53 acresNayanquing Point State Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 6.2 mi · 1,767 acresFraser Township No. 2 State Game Areastate conservation land · 6.3 miForest Reservestate conservation land · 7.4 mi · 55 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBay County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality70% of days had good air in 2025252 of 358 days measured103 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 139main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Bay County monitors, MI
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription78% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterKawkawlin Metro Dist Water Supserves 1,480 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation606 ft185 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMcLaren Bay Region Hospital9.4 miPost officeKawkawlin Post Office3.6 miTown hallKawkawlin Town Hall1.7 miPoliceBay County Sheriff's Office - Auburn7.0 miFire stationKawkawlin Fire Rescue Station 141.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeDelta College Downtown Bay City8.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS12 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR95 miInterstateI-751.5 miUS highwayUS 231.5 miAmtrakFlint, MI FLN50 miCoachBay CityIndian Trails8.1 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48631 ZIP area.
