ZIP Code 48823
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East Lansing · Ingham County · Michigan
- Population
- 51,302
- Median income
- $52,018
- Median home value
- $282,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.1%
- Land area
- 58.0 sq mi
884/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 24.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48823 in East Lansing, Michigan has a population of 51,302. The median household income is $52,018, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $282,600, 2% above the US average. 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48823 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.0 square miles in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 51,302 residents, producing a population density of 884 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48823 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48823 sits at $52,018 (29% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,660. The poverty rate stands at 32.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $282,600 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,176 per month, and 42.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48823 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48823 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48823.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
179 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
170 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
110 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48823, East Lansing, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
51,302
Population
58.0
Area (sq mi)
884
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48823?
24.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
12.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,018
Median Household Income
-29% vs state
$39,660
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
23,880
Total Housing Units
21,293
Occupied Units
2,587
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,600
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$1,176
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48823 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 135 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 150 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 166 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 174 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 192 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,136 business establishments in ZIP 48823, employing approximately 19,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,023,681,000.
1,136
Businesses
19,258
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 183 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 179 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 170 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 120 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 110 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 36 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Information | 20 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48823 vs 48825 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48825 | East Lansing, MI | 12,596 | 2.8 mi |
| 48808 | Bath, MI | 5,178 | 4.4 mi |
| 48840 | Haslett, MI | 12,501 | 4.3 mi |
| 48912 | Lansing, MI | 17,035 | 3.8 mi |
| 48864 | Okemos, MI | 20,148 | 4.8 mi |
| 48933 | Lansing, MI | 2,530 | 5.5 mi |
| 48910 | Lansing, MI | 34,560 | 5.6 mi |
| 48915 | Lansing, MI | 9,218 | 6.2 mi |
| 48906 | Lansing, MI | 26,634 | 7.0 mi |
| 48911 | Lansing, MI | 40,111 | 8.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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