PlainZIP

Lansing, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48915

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

9,218
1,962/sq mi
$54,465
Median income
$122,900
Median home value
27.9%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,962
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48915 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, home to 9,218 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 1,962 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48915 reports a modest median household income of $54,465 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,009. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $122,900 (44% below the state average), median rent at $1,047 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48915 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48915.

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 48915, 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

9,218

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

1,962

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48915?

34.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.3%
African American 22.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$54,465

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,009

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48915 ranks nationally

Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,465 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,683

Total Housing Units

4,321

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$122,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1938

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48915 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.6% 129
2021 +9.1% 141
2022 +7.6% 152
2023 +9.3% 166
2024 +11.3% 185

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 48915, employing approximately 1,069 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,193,000.

79

Businesses

1,069

Employees

$53.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 17.7%
Health care and social assistance 14 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 14 17.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.1%
Manufacturing 5 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%

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 48915 vs 48933 →

ZIP 48915 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 48915 ranks #0 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 48915 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 48915 ranks #7 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 0.9 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 2.4 mi
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 3.3 mi
48911 Lansing, MI 40,111 4.4 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 3.6 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 3.7 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 4.6 mi
48842 Holt, MI 20,432 7.4 mi
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 6.2 mi
48820 Dewitt, MI 16,641 8.7 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 48915 in? ▼
ZIP code 48915 (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 48915? ▼
ZIP code 48915 in Lansing, MI has a population of 9,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48915? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48915 is $54,465, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48915? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48915 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48915? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48915 is White at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48915? ▼
ZIP code 48915 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 1,069 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48915? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48915 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48915? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48915 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 48915? ▼
In ZIP code 48915, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 48915? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48915 is 19.7 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 48915? ▼
In ZIP code 48915, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48915? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48915 is 17.5% 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.