| ZIP Code | 48912 |
|---|---|
| City | Lansing |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ingham County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 854 ft |
| Latitude | 42.738361 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.524017 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 19.9% ▲ 99% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 85% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,023 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 1,242 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 1,925 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,099 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,447 (40.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,072 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,900 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,037/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,064 |
| Vacant Units | 835 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,064 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 835 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 48912 is located in Lansing, Michigan, within Ingham County. With a population of 17,398, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 48912 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,072 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48912 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,037 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.3%) and renters (56.7%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 48912 is majority White (56.06%). Residents are well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48912 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 48912 in Lansing, MI is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 17,398 residents, a median household income of $53,072, and a median home value of $139,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.