City

East Lansing, MI

4 ZIP codes  ·  Ingham County  ·  Michigan

👥62,567Population
💰$50,837Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂23.5Median Age
🏠$261,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓62.2%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 6.5%Asian: 8.8%Other: 5.6%Race
White72.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Black6.5%
Asian8.8%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
50%
25–44
17%
45–64
12%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.5 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.17
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads62.2% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,795 (12.8%)
Some College1,288 (5.9%)
Associates2,812 (12.9%)
Bachelors1,498 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree13,451 (61.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 61.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad12.8%
Some College5.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate61.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.8%Renter: 64.2%Tenure
Owner35.8%
Renter64.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,837 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$261,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,127/mo
Total Housing Units23,760
Vacant Units2,640

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About East Lansing, MI

East Lansing is a city in Michigan, located in Ingham County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 62,567 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.5 years.

Economically, East Lansing is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,837 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in East Lansing is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,127 per month. At 35.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of East Lansing is highly educated. 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.49%).

East Lansing, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in East Lansing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48823 49,379 $50,837 $261,100 $1,127 5.7% 68.6% 43.9%

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