ZIP Code 48912
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Lansing · Ingham County · Michigan
- Population
- 17,035
- Median income
- $54,429
- Median home value
- $150,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 12.4 sq mi
1,370/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48912 in Lansing, Michigan has a population of 17,035. The median household income is $54,429, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $150,200, 46% below the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48912 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 17,035 residents, producing a population density of 1,370 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 48912 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48912 sits at $54,429 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,769. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $150,200 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,055 per month, and 44.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48912 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, 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 48912 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 48912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,769
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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