City

Lansing, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Tompkins County  ·  New York

👥4,193Population
💰$94,886Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$274,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓62.9%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 3%Other: 2.6%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic3.3%
Black3.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads62.9% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate440 (18.6%)
Some College273 (11.6%)
Associates163 (6.9%)
Bachelors360 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree1,125 (47.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.6%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
HS Grad18.6%
Some College11.6%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,886 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$274,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units1,619
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Lansing, NY

Lansing is a city in New York, located in Tompkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,193 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Lansing is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,886 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lansing is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,348 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lansing is highly educated. 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.98%).

Lansing, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Lansing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14882 4,193 $94,886 $274,800 $1,348 4.5% 62.9% 75.9%