PlainZIP

Lansing, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48906

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

26,634
310/sq mi
$64,315
Median income
$139,700
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lansing pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
310
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, with 26,634 residents across 85.9 square miles, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48906 reports a modest median household income of $64,315 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,843. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. Median home value sits at $139,700 (36% below the state average), median rent at $1,093 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 48906 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 48906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48906.

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 48906, 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

26,634

Population

85.9

Area (sq mi)

310

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48906?

35.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 14.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$64,315

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,843

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48906 ranks nationally

Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,315 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,017

Total Housing Units

11,119

Occupied Units

898

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$139,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,093

Median Rent

1957

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48906 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 129
2021 +10.6% 142
2022 +11.5% 159
2023 +11.8% 178
2024 +8.7% 193

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 627 business establishments in ZIP 48906, employing approximately 13,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $769,338,000.

627

Businesses

13,425

Employees

$769.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 89 14.2%
Construction 75 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 7.8%
Wholesale trade 43 6.9%
Manufacturing 41 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 40 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 36 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.8%
Information 17 2.7%
Finance and insurance 12 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 48906 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 48906 ranks #5 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 48906 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 48906 ranks #4 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
48915 Lansing, MI 9,218 3.3 mi
48820 Dewitt, MI 16,641 5.4 mi
48933 Lansing, MI 2,530 4.0 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 4.5 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 5.0 mi
48911 Lansing, MI 40,111 7.7 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 6.8 mi
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 7.0 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 6.7 mi
48808 Bath, MI 5,178 7.6 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
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 Lansing, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48906 in? ▼
ZIP code 48906 (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 48906? ▼
ZIP code 48906 in Lansing, MI has a population of 26,634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48906 is $64,315, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48906 is $139,700, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48906 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48906? ▼
ZIP code 48906 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 13,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48906 are: Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (89), Construction (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48906 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 48906? ▼
In ZIP code 48906, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 48906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48906 is 20.5 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 48906? ▼
In ZIP code 48906, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48906 is 20.5% 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.