| ZIP Code | 48917 |
|---|---|
| City | Lansing |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Eaton County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 885 ft |
| Latitude | 42.725239 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.639542 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.8% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 234 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,574 (20%) |
| Some College | 2,813 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 3,422 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,755 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,113 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,259 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,300 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,085/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,975 |
| Vacant Units | 608 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,975 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 608 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 48917 is located in Lansing, Michigan, within Eaton County. With a population of 32,029, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 48917 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,259 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48917 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $211,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,085 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.7%) and renters (40.3%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 48917 is majority White (66.91%). Residents are well-educated — 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48917 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 48917 in Lansing, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 32,029 residents, a median household income of $73,259, and a median home value of $211,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.