Perry, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48872
Shiawassee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,840
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perry pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48872 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48872 (Perry, MI) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.7 in 2023 to 194.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48872 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan, home to 7,840 residents across 145.7 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48872 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,333 (8% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,698. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $236,700 (8% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,131; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shiawassee County, so 48872 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perry, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48872.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48872, Perry, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,840
Population
145.7
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48872?
42.6
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,333
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,698
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48872 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Perry, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,333 Top 31% higher than 69% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,754housing units
2,754
Total Housing Units
2,626
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,700
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48872 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 146 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 164 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 174 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 195 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 48872, employing approximately 886 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,245,000.
114
Businesses
886
Employees
$33.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 19.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.0% |
| Information | 5 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48872 vs 48857 →
ZIP 48872 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48836
Fowlerville (48836)
13,510 residents
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
11,189 residents
- 48872
Perry (48872)
7,840 residents
- 48848
Laingsburg (48848)
7,789 residents
- 48414 2,492
Bancroft (48414)
2,492 residents
- 48857 2,453
Morrice (48857)
2,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48872 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48872 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48848
Laingsburg (48848)
$94,519 median income
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
$93,418 median income
- 48836
Fowlerville (48836)
$90,592 median income
- 48872
Perry (48872)
$79,333 median income
- 48857
Morrice (48857)
$75,455 median income
- 48414
Bancroft (48414)
$68,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48872 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48872, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,840 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48872 in?
ZIP code 48872 (Perry) is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Shiawassee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shiawassee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48872?
ZIP code 48872 in Perry, MI has a population of 7,840 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48872?
The median household income in ZIP 48872 is $79,333, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48872?
The median home value in ZIP 48872 is $236,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48872 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48872?
ZIP code 48872 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48872?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48872 are: Construction (22), Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48872?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48872 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48872?
In ZIP code 48872, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48872?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48872 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48872?
In ZIP code 48872, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48872 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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