ZIP Code 48910
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Lansing · Ingham County · Michigan
- Population
- 34,560
- Median income
- $54,712
- Median home value
- $129,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.6%
- Land area
- 39.4 sq mi
878/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48910 in Lansing, Michigan has a population of 34,560. The median household income is $54,712, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $129,000, 54% below the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48910 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.4 square miles in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 34,560 residents, producing a population density of 878 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 48910 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48910 sits at $54,712 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,881. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $129,000 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,029 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48910 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48910 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 48910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48910.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 40
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48910, 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
34,560
Population
39.4
Area (sq mi)
878
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48910?
34.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
10.0%
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?
$54,712
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$31,881
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
16,950
Total Housing Units
15,564
Occupied Units
1,386
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$1,029
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48910 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 121 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 138 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 150 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 164 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 184 |
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 536 business establishments in ZIP 48910, employing approximately 11,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $537,773,000.
536
Businesses
11,650
Employees
$537.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 108 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 33 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.6% |
| Information | 14 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
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 48910 vs 48912 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48912 | Lansing, MI | 17,035 | 2.9 mi |
| 48933 | Lansing, MI | 2,530 | 2.8 mi |
| 48825 | East Lansing, MI | 12,596 | 2.9 mi |
| 48911 | Lansing, MI | 40,111 | 2.9 mi |
| 48842 | Holt, MI | 20,432 | 4.5 mi |
| 48915 | Lansing, MI | 9,218 | 3.7 mi |
| 48864 | Okemos, MI | 20,148 | 5.9 mi |
| 48823 | East Lansing, MI | 51,302 | 5.6 mi |
| 48917 | Lansing, MI | 32,062 | 6.2 mi |
| 48906 | Lansing, MI | 26,634 | 6.8 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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