Hayes Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan

Hayes Township is a township in Charlevoix County, Michigan. About 1,796 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,796 ± 215
County
Charlevoix County
School district
Charlevoix Public Schools
Land area
30.1 sq mi (77.9 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$82,083 ± $14,569
Median home value
$247,000 ± $36,004
Water area
13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2602937320
Coordinates (central point)
45.324946, -85.148161

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Hayes Township

  1. Bay Shore (CDP)697 people

This place’s central point lies inside Hayes Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Bay Township5.2 mi east
  2. Eveline Township5.4 mi south
  3. Resort Township, Emmet County6.3 mi east
  4. Charlevoix Township6.4 mi west
  5. Petoskey (city)7.2 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Hayes Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Charlevoix County, largest first

  1. South Arm Township1,911 people
  2. Wilson Township1,879 people
  3. Eveline Township1,752 people
  4. Marion Township1,724 people
  5. Charlevoix Township1,670 people
  6. Melrose Township1,413 people
  7. Boyne Valley Township1,333 people
  8. Bay Township1,198 people
  9. Norwood Township812 people
  10. Evangeline Township696 people
  11. Hudson Township686 people
  12. St. James Township373 people
All 14
  1. Peaine Township359 people
  2. Chandler Township266 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Charlevoix County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Hayes Township

Longest day
15 hours 40 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 44 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:57 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:32 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:16 AM5:24 PM9 h 8 min
Feb 157:42 AM6:07 PM10 h 25 min
Mar 157:53 AM7:46 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:55 AM8:26 PM13 h 31 min
May 156:10 AM9:03 PM14 h 53 min
Jun 155:51 AM9:30 PM15 h 39 min
Jul 156:06 AM9:25 PM15 h 19 min
Aug 156:41 AM8:47 PM14 h 6 min
Sep 157:18 AM7:51 PM12 h 33 min
Oct 157:56 AM6:55 PM10 h 59 min
Nov 157:38 AM5:10 PM9 h 32 min
Dec 158:13 AM4:58 PM8 h 45 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Charlevoix County or the local office.

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