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Lansing, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48911

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

40,111
974/sq mi
$56,631
Median income
$146,600
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lansing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
974
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48911 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, with 40,111 residents across 41.2 square miles, a density of 974 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48911 reports a modest median household income of $56,631 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,118. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.2%. The typical home here is valued at $146,600 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $943 monthly, and 54.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48911, plus 6 more within Ingham County, give a clearer read than the 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 48911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48911.

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 48911, 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

40,111

Population

41.2

Area (sq mi)

974

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48911?

35.2

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 29.3%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$56,631

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,118

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48911 ranks nationally

Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,631 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,305

Total Housing Units

17,060

Occupied Units

1,245

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.8%
Renter 45.2%

$146,600

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1973

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48911 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 125
2021 +11.9% 140
2022 +9.8% 154
2023 +5.0% 162
2024 +10.8% 179

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 573 business establishments in ZIP 48911, employing approximately 10,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $587,857,000.

573

Businesses

10,591

Employees

$587.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 106 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 89 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 75 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 44 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 6.8%
Wholesale trade 38 6.6%
Construction 36 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.6%
Finance and insurance 27 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.1%
Manufacturing 13 2.3%
Information 13 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 48911 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 48911 ranks #2 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 48911 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 48911 ranks #5 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 4.4 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 2.9 mi
48842 Holt, MI 20,432 3.2 mi
48933 Lansing, MI 2,530 4.1 mi
48821 Dimondale, MI 5,836 4.6 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 5.1 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 4.9 mi
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 7.7 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 5.8 mi
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ingham County

48823 standard
East Lansing, MI
Pop: 51,302
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
48854 standard
Mason, MI
Pop: 18,598

Related Areas

Ingham County Lansing, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48911 in? ▼
ZIP code 48911 (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 48911? ▼
ZIP code 48911 in Lansing, MI has a population of 40,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48911? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48911 is $56,631, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48911? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48911 is $146,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48911? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48911 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48911? ▼
ZIP code 48911 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 10,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48911? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48911 are: Retail trade (106), Health care and social assistance (89), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48911? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48911 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 48911? ▼
In ZIP code 48911, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 48911? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48911 is 20.4 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48911? ▼
In ZIP code 48911, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48911? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48911 is 20.4% 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.