PlainZIP

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
$79,333
Median income
$236,700
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,698. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $236,700 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,131 monthly, and 81.6% of units 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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shiawassee County, so you can benchmark 48872 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 48872?

42.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$39,698

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48872 ranks nationally

Perry, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,333 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,754

Total Housing Units

2,626

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$236,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48872 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48872 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48872 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48857 Morrice, MI 2,453 4.3 mi
48895 Williamston, MI 11,189 8.3 mi
48414 Bancroft, MI 2,492 8.2 mi
48848 Laingsburg, MI 7,789 9.2 mi
48836 Fowlerville, MI 13,510 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shiawassee County

48867 standard
Owosso, MI
Pop: 28,264
48429 standard
Durand, MI
Pop: 8,944
48848 standard
Laingsburg, MI
Pop: 7,789
48817 standard
Corunna, MI
Pop: 6,422
48449 standard
Lennon, MI
Pop: 3,147
48414 standard
Bancroft, MI
Pop: 2,492

Related Areas

Shiawassee County Perry, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.