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 High-density area
- $56,631
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48911 (Lansing, MI) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.8 in 2023 to 179.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,118. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,600 (33% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $943; owner occupancy is 54.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48911 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 48911
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48911.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 39
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48911?
35.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
10.4%
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?
$56,631
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
18,305housing units
18,305
Total Housing Units
17,060
Occupied Units
1,245
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48911 vs 48915 →
ZIP 48911 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
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
40,111 residents
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
34,560 residents
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
32,062 residents
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
26,634 residents
- 48842 20,432
Holt (48842)
20,432 residents
- 48912 17,035
Lansing (48912)
17,035 residents
- 48825 12,596
East Lansing (48825)
12,596 residents
- 48915 9,218
Lansing (48915)
9,218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48911 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48911 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48821
Dimondale (48821)
$107,440 median income
- 48842
Holt (48842)
$88,340 median income
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
$70,990 median income
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
$64,315 median income
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
$56,631 median income
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
$54,712 median income
- 48915
Lansing (48915)
$54,465 median income
- 48912
Lansing (48912)
$54,429 median income
- 48823
East Lansing (48823)
$52,018 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48911, 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 (40,111 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 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.
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