City

Parma, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Michigan

👥5,874Population
💰$83,933Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$200,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black3.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,523 (40.3%)
Some College462 (12.2%)
Associates570 (15.1%)
Bachelors418 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree785 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College12.2%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,933 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$200,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units2,083
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Parma, MI

Parma is a city in Michigan, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,874 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Parma is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,933 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Parma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parma is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.5%).

Parma, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Parma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49269 5,874 $83,933 $200,100 $967 6.9% 31.9% 90.3%