East Lansing, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48823
Ingham County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,302
- 884/sq mi High-density area
- $52,018
- Median income Below-median income area
- $282,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Lansing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 884
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48823 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48823 (East Lansing, MI) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.2 in 2023 to 192.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48823 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, with 51,302 residents across 58.0 square miles, a density of 884 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48823 reports a modest median household income of $52,018 (29% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,660. The poverty rate is 32.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $282,600 (29% above the average Michigan ZIP), with only 42.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,176.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48823 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Lansing, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,660
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48823 ranks nationally
East Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$52,018 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,880housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 48823 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48823
East Lansing (48823)
51,302 residents
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
40,111 residents
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
34,560 residents
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
26,634 residents
- 48864 20,148
Okemos (48864)
20,148 residents
- 48912 17,035
Lansing (48912)
17,035 residents
- 48825 12,596
East Lansing (48825)
12,596 residents
- 48840 12,501
Haslett (48840)
12,501 residents
- 48915 9,218
Lansing (48915)
9,218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48823 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48823 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48864
Okemos (48864)
$121,103 median income
- 48808
Bath (48808)
$78,370 median income
- 48840
Haslett (48840)
$73,408 median income
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
$64,315 median income
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
$56,631 median income
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
$54,712 median income
- 48915
Lansing (48915)
$54,465 median income
- 48912
Lansing (48912)
$54,429 median income
- 48823
East Lansing (48823)
$52,018 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48823 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48823, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (51,302 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48823 in?
ZIP code 48823 (East Lansing) is located in Ingham County, Michigan. Ingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ingham-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48823?
ZIP code 48823 in East Lansing, MI has a population of 51,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48823?
The median household income in ZIP 48823 is $52,018, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48823?
The median home value in ZIP 48823 is $282,600, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48823?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48823 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48823?
ZIP code 48823 has 1,136 business establishments employing approximately 19,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48823?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48823 are: Health care and social assistance (183), Accommodation and food services (179), Professional, scientific, and technical services (170). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48823?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48823 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48823?
In ZIP code 48823, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48823?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48823 is 18.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48823?
In ZIP code 48823, approximately 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48823?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48823 is 32.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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