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Parma, MI
Village in Jackson County, Michigan.
Population
624
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Parma and its ZIP codes
Parma at a glance
- Parma is about 3.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,250, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (32% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
Local data for Parma, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parma, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (161), Italian Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Parma.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,811
55,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,877 per person
How people get to work
Parma, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.3%
- Carpooled0.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parma, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
149
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parma, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Parma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring ArborCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.8 |
| ConcordVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| JacksonCity | 8 mi | 10.8 |
| Vandercook LakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.6 |
| AlbionCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| SpringportVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| HanoverVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Michigan CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| LeslieCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| HomerVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake LeAnnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| NapoleonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Grass LakeVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Eaton RapidsCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| Cement CityVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| LitchfieldCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parma, MI in?
- Parma is in Jackson County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Parma, MI?
- About 624 people live in Parma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parma?
- Nearby places include Spring Arbor (4 mi), Concord (7.5 mi), Jackson (8 mi), Vandercook Lake (9.9 mi), Albion (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023