ZIP Code 48825

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East Lansing · Ingham County · Michigan

Population
12,596

3,920/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
59.4%

Median age 19.5

Land area
3.2 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48825 in East Lansing, Michigan has a population of 12,596. 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,596 residents, producing a population density of 3,920 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 48825 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48825 sits at , while per-capita income is $12,127. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is 13 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48825 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 →

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 48825, 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

12,596

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

3,920

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48825?

19.5

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$12,127

Per Capita Income

100.0%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

13.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7

Total Housing Units

7

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48825 vs 48912 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 2.3 mi
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 2.8 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 2.9 mi
48933 Lansing, MI 2,530 3.7 mi
48864 Okemos, MI 20,148 4.2 mi
48915 Lansing, MI 9,218 4.6 mi
48808 Bath, MI 5,178 7.0 mi
48911 Lansing, MI 40,111 5.8 mi
48842 Holt, MI 20,432 7.1 mi
48840 Haslett, MI 12,501 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48825 in?
ZIP code 48825 (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 48825?
ZIP code 48825 in East Lansing, MI has a population of 12,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48825?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48825 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48825?
In ZIP code 48825, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% 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 48825?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48825 is 13.4 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48825?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48825 is 100.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Lansing, 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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