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 High-density area
- $73,408
- Median income Near-median income area
- $280,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48840 (Haslett, MI) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.3 in 2023 to 203.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,157. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $280,900 (28% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 61.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,071.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48840 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 48840
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haslett, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48840.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48840?
42.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
8.0%
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?
$73,408
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$49,157
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48840 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Haslett, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,408 Top 42% higher than 58% of 962 Michigan 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
6,250housing units
6,250
Total Housing Units
6,155
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,900
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48840 vs 48823 →
ZIP 48840 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
- 48864 20,148
Okemos (48864)
20,148 residents
- 48825 12,596
East Lansing (48825)
12,596 residents
- 48840 12,501
Haslett (48840)
12,501 residents
- 48895 11,189
Williamston (48895)
11,189 residents
- 48848 7,789
Laingsburg (48848)
7,789 residents
- 48808 5,178
Bath (48808)
5,178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48840 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48840 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
- 48848
Laingsburg (48848)
$94,519 median income
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
$93,418 median income
- 48808
Bath (48808)
$78,370 median income
- 48840
Haslett (48840)
$73,408 median income
- 48823
East Lansing (48823)
$52,018 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48840, 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 (12,501 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 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.
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