PlainZIP

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
$54,429
Median income
$150,200
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,769. Poverty here runs at 19.3%, with unemployment measured 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 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48912, 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 48912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48912.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48912?

32.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 19.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$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

How ZIP 48912 ranks nationally

Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,429 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

Owner 44.0%
Renter 56.0%

$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

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ZIP 48912 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 48912 ranks #8 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 48912 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 48912 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Ingham County

48823 standard
East Lansing, MI
Pop: 51,302
48911 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 40,111
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

Related Areas

Ingham County Lansing, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.