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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
$52,018
Median income
$282,600
Median home value
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,660. Poverty here runs at 32.2%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. To put 48823 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ingham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48823?

24.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 71.9%
African American 7.6%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

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

Owner 42.2%
Renter 57.8%

$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 48823 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48823 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48823 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Ingham County

48911 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 40,111
48910 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 34,560
48906 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 26,634
48842 standard
Holt, MI
Pop: 20,432
48864 standard
Okemos, MI
Pop: 20,148
48854 standard
Mason, MI
Pop: 18,598

Related Areas

Ingham County East Lansing, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.