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Haslett, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48840

Ingham County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,501
249/sq mi
$73,408
Median income
$280,900
Median home value
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Haslett pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
249
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48840 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haslett, Ingham County, Michigan, home to 12,501 residents across 50.1 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48840 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,408 (0% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $49,157. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $280,900 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,071 monthly, and 61.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48840 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 48840

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haslett, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48840.

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 48840, Haslett, 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

12,501

Population

50.1

Area (sq mi)

249

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48840?

42.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$73,408

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$49,157

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48840 ranks nationally

Haslett, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,408 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,250

Total Housing Units

6,155

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$280,900

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1979

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48840 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 137
2021 +10.6% 151
2022 +10.0% 166
2023 +7.1% 178
2024 +14.3% 204

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 183 business establishments in ZIP 48840, employing approximately 1,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,458,000.

183

Businesses

1,362

Employees

$61.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 30 16.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 24 13.1%
Construction 15 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.6%
Retail trade 11 6.0%
Finance and insurance 11 6.0%
Educational services 6 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Information 4 2.2%
Manufacturing 3 1.6%
Wholesale trade 3 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.6%

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 48840 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 48840 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48840 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 48840 ranks #5 of 6 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
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 4.3 mi
48864 Okemos, MI 20,148 5.0 mi
48848 Laingsburg, MI 7,789 8.2 mi
48808 Bath, MI 5,178 5.5 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 6.3 mi
48895 Williamston, MI 11,189 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ingham County

48823 standard
East Lansing, MI
Pop: 51,302
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

Related Areas

Ingham County Haslett, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48840 in? ▼
ZIP code 48840 (Haslett) 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 48840? ▼
ZIP code 48840 in Haslett, MI has a population of 12,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48840? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48840 is $73,408, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48840 is $280,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48840 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48840? ▼
ZIP code 48840 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 1,362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48840? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48840 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48840? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48840 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 48840? ▼
In ZIP code 48840, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.7% 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 48840? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48840 is 22.6 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 48840? ▼
In ZIP code 48840, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48840? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48840 is 6.4% 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.