City

Perry, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shiawassee County  ·  Michigan

👥6,421Population
💰$79,434Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$217,600Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,459 (32.6%)
Some College563 (12.6%)
Associates856 (19.1%)
Bachelors522 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,064 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College12.6%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,434 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$217,600 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units2,793
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Perry, MI

Perry is a city in Michigan, located in Shiawassee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,421 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Perry is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,434 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Perry is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perry is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48872 6,421 $79,434 $217,600 $972 6.0% 35.4% 81.4%