ZIP Code 48872 in Perry, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Perry, Michigan
Counties:Shiawassee County[Primary]
Ingham County
Livingston County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:33:54 PM
Population:7,390 [See All]
Area Code:517
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.7996, -84.2072
Land Area:55.475 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 48872 has 7,390 residents and 2,831 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.6%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,390Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:6,421Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:7,625Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:133.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$79,434Source: Census ACS
Households:2,831Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$217,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,5727,5347,2807,4087,0717,2567,0877,0336,7676,4386,3086,2416,421
Decennial Census7,840------------------7,390------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.7

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 41.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male205218221293200228218240199214275299263217156997137
Female2172182322642102222392002272202343122822391681186768
Total422436453557410450457440426434509611545456324217138105
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,76694.99%
Black:400.56%
Hispanic:*1742.44%
Asian:430.60%
American Indian:280.39%
Hawaiian:50.07%
Other:670.94%
Total:7,123100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,65349.43%40.1 years
Females:3,73750.57%41.5 years
Total:7,390100%40.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,31498.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:350.55%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:380.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:341.12%
Total Population:6,421100%
Total Native Population:6,34998.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:721.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $79,434, which is far above the state median ($71,149), is up $27,068 (51.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,117. Family households earn a median of $91,167 versus $52,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,667). By gender, male median income is $59,665 and female is $55,000, which is much higher than the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $4,665 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.2%, which is a bit higher than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$52,366$51,987$48,347$50,227$53,295$56,477$64,219$70,435$70,317$72,665$69,025$73,669$79,434
Median Family Income$63,257$60,786$61,143$65,115$65,625$68,514$74,639$80,676$79,972$85,777$78,387$86,064$91,167
Median NonFamily Income$22,612$25,958$30,909$27,074$27,262$33,417$33,803$34,617$36,968$42,470$47,333$48,068$52,500
Median Male Income$50,500$53,267$47,083$52,466$51,744$50,119$52,030$54,545$57,083$56,513$61,806$62,672$59,665
Median Female Income$36,163$40,458$43,203$44,531$50,250$42,154$41,959$41,551$40,275$41,178$39,487$44,770$55,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,27160.36%
Unemployed:2103.88%
Not In Labor Force:1,93835.76%
Total:5,419100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,07732.93%
Service:60418.47%
Sales and Office:60518.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:48614.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:49915.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,271100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $217,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $74,200 (51.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,200. The median gross rent is $972, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $283 (41.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.35% (59.03% with a mortgage, 40.97% free-and-clear) and renters 18.65% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.91%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$143,400$130,100$123,400$116,600$113,900$116,900$129,300$135,800$149,400$162,700$178,900$204,000$217,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:418.37%
$500 to $999:21243.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:16233.06%
$1,500 to $1,999:295.92%
$2,000 to $2,499:122.45%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:71.43%
No Rent:275.51%
Total:490100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$689$746$762$731$766$789$786$821$815$867$935$955$972
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,26248.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):87633.33%
Renter Occupied:49018.65%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,628100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,62894.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1655.91%
Total Housing Units:2,793100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,34884.07%
Multi-Family Units:2589.24%
Other Units:1876.70%
Total Housing Units:2,793100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is on par with the state rate (8.80%), down 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.92%). College enrollment is 17.25%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:140.30%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2044.40%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,54433.33%
Some college, no degree:1,27727.56%
Associate's degree:52211.27%
Bachelor's degree:75316.25%
Graduate or professional degree:3196.89%
Total:4,633100%
High school or higher:4,41595.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,07223.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,83964.98%
Public Insurance:2,20829.65%
No Insurance:4005.37%
Total:7,447100%
Has Health Insurance:7,04794.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.6%14.7%14.7%12.3%8.9%8.8%4.2%2.6%3.4%6.0%6.3%5.9%5.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:12611.88%
Kindergarten:494.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):46643.92%
High school (grades 9-12):23722.34%
College or graduate school:18317.25%
Total:1,061100%
Early Childhood:17516.49%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):75270.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48872 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 114 business establishments, employing about 886 people with an annual payroll of $33,245,000. USPS data shows 2,933 residential mailboxes and 47 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,933Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:47Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,215Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,567Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
# of Businesses:114Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$8,001,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$33,245,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:886Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 48872 is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, within the Owosso, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37020) and Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 68,061 people, about 10.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 48872. It covers 55.475 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.639 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Owosso, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:37020Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:68,061Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:55.475 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.639 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4227.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2663700Source: Census
Place Name:Perry city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48873 | | 48871

Schools in ZIP Code 48872


ZIP Code 48872 is in the Perry Public School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Perry Elementary 401 N Watkins St
Perry, MI 48872
District: Perry Public School District
Perry High School 2555 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
District: Perry Public School District
Perry Middle School 2775 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
District: Perry Public School District
Memorial Lutheran School 2070 E Sherwood Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary Elementary School 220 N Cedar St
Williamston, MI 48895
District: Private SchoolNearby
Laingsburg Christian School 901 E Grand River Rd
Laingsburg, MI 48848
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48872


Baker College 1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
Type: Post Secondary
Baker College Of Owosso 1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867-9600
Type: Post Secondary
Protege Academy 4960 Northwind Dr.
East Lansing, MI 48823-8660
Type: Post Secondary
Michigan State University M
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
Type: Post Secondary
Douglas J Aveda Institute 331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
Type: Post Secondary
Lansing Community College 610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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