Lansing, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48912
Ingham County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,035
- 1,370/sq mi High-density area
- $54,429
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lansing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,370
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48912 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 48912 (Lansing, MI) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.9 in 2023 to 179.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48912 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, home to 17,035 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 1,370 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48912 reports a modest median household income of $54,429 (26% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,769. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,200 (32% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,055; owner occupancy is 44.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48912 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 48912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48912.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 37
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 48912, 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
17,035
Population
12.4
Area (sq mi)
1,370
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48912?
32.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
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?
$54,429
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$35,769
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48912 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Lansing, 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)
$54,429 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
9,054housing units
9,054
Total Housing Units
8,402
Occupied Units
652
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,055
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48912 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 129 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 144 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 158 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 175 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 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 578 business establishments in ZIP 48912, employing approximately 18,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,040,827,000.
578
Businesses
18,639
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 132 | 22.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 2.4% |
| Information | 13 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 48912 vs 48933 →
ZIP 48912 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
- 48864 20,148
Okemos (48864)
20,148 residents
- 48912 17,035
Lansing (48912)
17,035 residents
- 48825 12,596
East Lansing (48825)
12,596 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48912 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48912 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
- 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 48912 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48933 | Lansing, MI | 2,530 | 1.6 mi |
| 48910 | Lansing, MI | 34,560 | 2.9 mi |
| 48915 | Lansing, MI | 9,218 | 2.4 mi |
| 48825 | East Lansing, MI | 12,596 | 2.3 mi |
| 48823 | East Lansing, MI | 51,302 | 3.8 mi |
| 48906 | Lansing, MI | 26,634 | 4.5 mi |
| 48911 | Lansing, MI | 40,111 | 5.1 mi |
| 48842 | Holt, MI | 20,432 | 7.4 mi |
| 48917 | Lansing, MI | 32,062 | 6.0 mi |
| 48864 | Okemos, MI | 20,148 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48912, 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 (17,035 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 48912 in?
ZIP code 48912 (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 48912?
ZIP code 48912 in Lansing, MI has a population of 17,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48912?
The median household income in ZIP 48912 is $54,429, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48912?
The median home value in ZIP 48912 is $150,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48912 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48912?
ZIP code 48912 has 578 business establishments employing approximately 18,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48912 are: Retail trade (132), Accommodation and food services (90), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48912?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48912 increased by 2.6% 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 48912?
In ZIP code 48912, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 48912?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48912 is 18.1 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 48912?
In ZIP code 48912, approximately 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48912 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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