Perry Michigan Map

About Perry, Michigan

Perry is a locality in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,073. The population density is 326.6 people per km². Perry is located at 42.8264°N, 84.2194°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48872.

Perry is a quiet corner of Shiawassee County where the land itself seems to exhale a slow, steady breath. It lies 12.8 miles north-east of Okemos, MI (from Okemos, MI: bearing 56°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-south-east of Laingsburg. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green rows marching towards horizons softened by the hazy Michigan air. The terrain here is a gentle roll, not dramatic, but yielding enough to cradle farmsteads and the occasional cluster of trees that mark a forgotten creek bed. In the early morning, a pearly mist often clings to the low-lying areas, a fleeting shroud that burns off to reveal the diligent work of cultivation. The buildings in Perry, mostly modest and practical, line Main Street, their facades weathered by seasons of sun and snow, reflecting a straightforward, unpretentious character. The roots of Perry are firmly planted in the agricultural soil that surrounds it. Farming has long been the heartbeat of this locality, a tradition passed down through generations, shaping both the landscape and the lives lived within it. The economy, while perhaps not booming, finds its strength in the steady yield of the land and the small businesses that serve the local population. You won't find grand monuments here, but the sturdy brick of the old general store, or the quiet dignity of the one-room schoolhouse, now repurposed, speak volumes of a history built on hard work and community. The occasional gleam of sunlight on the Shiawassee River, a little way off, hints at the natural beauty that underpins the everyday existence of Perry.

About This Perry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Perry, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Perry and Shiawassee County.

Detailed location data for Perry includes the ZIP code (48872), telephone area code (517), county seat of Shiawassee County (Corunna), and school district assignment (Perry Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Perry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.