City

Palms, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥535Population
💰$73,611Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$175,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate173 (49%)
Some College40 (11.3%)
Associates52 (14.7%)
Bachelors41 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree45 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 49%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad49.0%
Some College11.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,611 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units388
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Palms, MI

Palms is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 535 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Palms is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,611 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palms is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palms is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.33%).

Palms, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Palms
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48465 535 $73,611 $175,000 $875 0.7% 24.4% 88.0%